Yamal had previously stated recently before the Euro and Copa America finals: “My photo with Messi was a big coincidence. I might have been any other kid in Barcelona.”
The Barcelona talent continued: “I hope to play once morest Messi in the Finalissima tournament if Spain and Argentina win the continental titles.”
Yamal succeeded in leading Spain to win Euro 2024, during which he was named the best young player, and Messi led the Argentine national team to stand once more on the podium in the Copa America.
With these results, Yamal will face Messi in 2025 in the “Finalissima” tournament, which brings together the Copa America champion and the Euro winner.
Although a specific date has not been set for the tournament, it is expected to be held between June and July 2025.
The first edition of the Finalissima Cup, also known as the Artemio Franchi Trophy, was launched in 1985 when the French national team, the European champion at the time, faced its South American counterpart, Uruguay, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, and the European champion won the title of the first edition.
The second edition of the competition was held in 1993 between South American champion Argentina and European champion Denmark, and ended with the Argentine Tango winning on penalties 5-4 following a 1-1 draw in the match.
The summer of 2021 witnessed the Italian Blues winning the European Championship, which was held in several cities for the first time, until they defeated England in the final match to be crowned with the precious title. Later, the Argentine national team, led by Lionel Messi, managed to snatch the Copa America title from the heart of Brazil by defeating Neymar and his teammates in the historic “Maracana” stadium.
Source: “Media”
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2024-07-15 11:27:44
