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Spain Boss Says Lamine Yamal Was 'Born for This,' Compares Him To Lionel Messi
- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says 18‑year‑old Lamine Yamal was "born for this," even comparing his natural talent to Lionel Messi.
- Yamal is recovering quickly from a hamstring injury and is expected to be available for Spain’s World Cup opener, though the team may ease him in.
- Spain head into the tournament as one of the favorites; their group games are vs Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
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