- The World Cup final feels like a passing of the guard: 39‑year‑old Lionel Messi versus 19‑year‑old Lamine Yamal — a Barcelona legend facing the club’s new superstar.
- By the time Yamal was born Messi had already debuted for Barcelona and in the Champions League at 17, scored his first La Liga goal (2005) and helped Barça win the 2006 Champions League plus back‑to‑back league titles.
- Early career highlights include winning the 2005 FIFA U‑20 World Cup (Golden Ball & Golden Shoe), the 2005 Golden Boy, a teenage World Cup appearance, and iconic moments like the Getafe solo goal and a hat‑trick against Real Madrid.
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