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Express Tribune
2 days ago
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- Express Tribune
Yamal inherits Barcelona's iconic number 10 jersey
Barcelona's electric 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal has been handed the famous number 10 shirt previously worn by club icon Lionel Messi, capping a remarkable breakthrough season for the teenager. Yamal earned the jersey after a stellar campaign where he netted 18 goals and provided 25 assists as Barcelona swept the domestic treble of LaLiga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup while they reached the Champions League semi-finals. The youngster, who wore the number 19 shirt last season, had already committed his long-term future to the club, signing a contract extension in May that will keep him at Barcelona until 2031. On Wednesday, he received the number 10 shirt from club president Joan Laporta in a special ceremony. The number 10 shirt carries enormous weight at the Camp Nou, having been worn by Messi during his trophy-laden tenure at the club that shaped his career. The Argentine claimed 34 trophies with Barcelona and departed as the club's all-time leading scorer with 672 goals, although he left after the 2020-21 season due to the club's financial troubles. The number 10 shirt at Barcelona was also worn by greats such as Diego Maradona and Ronaldinho, but Yamal said he would not be weighed down by its legacy. "Messi paved the way with the number 10, I will make mine," Yamal told reporters. "They are three soccer and club legends. Every kid dreams of having something from Messi, Ronaldinho and Maradona... I'll try to carry on that legacy. "First, my dream was to debut for Barca and wear the number 10. Everyone who grows up here dreams of that. I'm grateful to the club." Following Messi's exit, the jersey was passed to young winger Ansu Fati but the now 22-year-old failed to live up to his early promise and he was eventually loaned out to Brighton & Hove Albion. Fati will spend next season on loan at AS Monaco, clearing the way for Yamal to inherit one of football's most famous shirt numbers. Having also won the European Championship with Spain last year, Yamal said his next goal was to win the titles that are missing from his trophy cabinet. "I haven't won the Champions League and the World Cup," he said. "These are my goals now."
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'I Will Try To Continue The Legacy': Lamine Yamal Vows To Honour Barcelona's Coveted No.10 Shirt
Lamine Yamal, now 18, received Barcelona's iconic No. 10 jersey, once worn by Messi and Maradona. With 100+ appearances and major achievements, his future looks bright. Just three days after celebrating his 18th birthday, Lamine Yamal received the most symbolic gift of his career so far — Barcelona's iconic No. 10 jersey. The prodigious winger, widely regarded as the brightest talent of his generation, has now inherited a number worn by some of the greatest names in football history, including Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, and Diego Maradona. While Yamal has consistently avoided direct comparisons to Messi, he acknowledged the weight of the number he now wears. 'I will try to continue this legacy," Yamal said confidently on Wednesday, showing no signs of intimidation by the jersey's legendary past. Despite his youth, Yamal has already made over 100 first-team appearances, scored 25 goals, and helped Barcelona secure two La Liga titles since debuting as a 15-year-old in 2023. Yamal's impact extends beyond club football. Just one day after turning 17, he played a pivotal role in Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, becoming the youngest-ever player to win a major international tournament. The electric winger also helped Barcelona complete a domestic treble in the 2024–25 season, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup — making him a strong contender for this year's Ballon d'Or. Whether he can replicate Messi's longevity remains to be seen, but so far, Yamal has answered every challenge placed before him. 'I left fear behind in the park in Mataró a while ago," he said, referencing his hometown. His trademark goal celebration — flashing a '304' with his fingers — honors the postcode of Rocafonda, the neighborhood where he grew up. A New Era Begins In May, Yamal signed a new contract through 2031, securing his future at the club and making him one of Barcelona's highest-paid players. With the No. 10 shirt now officially his and adulthood just beginning, his next chapter is set to be even more monumental. 'We have to keep enjoying it above all," he added. 'Because when we're enjoying ourselves, we're much happier — and we can win." (with agency inputs) view comments First Published: July 17, 2025, 18:21 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Lamine Yamal in no mood to follow Lionel Messi's path after inheriting iconic no 10 jersey at Barcelona: ‘I'm going to…'
La Masia prodigy Lamine Yamal has officially been handed FC Barcelona's iconic No. 10 jersey, following a sensational 2024–25 season in which he scored 18 goals and provided 25 assists across all competitions. The 17-year-old played a key role in Barcelona's domestic treble, helping the Catalan giants top La Liga with 88 points, 107 goals scored, and just 39 conceded. The team also lifted the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de Espana, defeating arch-rivals Real Madrid in both finals—where Yamal chipped in with a goal and an assist apiece. FC Barcelona player Lamine Yamal poses with his new jersey after signing a contract extension.(AP) The jersey presentation came just days after Yamal's 18th birthday. Attending the ceremony with his grandmother, the young Spaniard received the legendary number worn by club greats like Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, and Diego Maradona. The No. 10 shirt had been passed to fellow La Masia graduate Ansu Fati after Messi's 2021 departure to PSG. However, Fati has struggled with injuries and form, spending time away on loan. Most recently, he joined AS Monaco—known for producing talents like Kylian Mbappé and Anthony Martial—on loan with an option to buy. With his exit, the number became available once more, and Barcelona chose Yamal as its new bearer. Yamal is widely regarded as one of the most promising talents in world football, with Barcelona reportedly inserting a €1 billion release clause into his contract. His ambition, however, stretches far beyond contracts and numbers. Speaking at the unveiling, the teenager set bold targets for the upcoming season: 'My goals for this new season? Winning the Champions League and the World Cup. These are my goals now,' said Yamal, referencing Spain's recent triumph at the Euros and Barcelona's domestic sweep. Barcelona haven't won the Champions League since the 2014–15 campaign—Messi's final UCL-winning season in the No. 10 shirt. Yamal, while respectful of his predecessors, is determined to forge his own legacy. 'Messi made his own path. I'm going to make mine. The No. 10 came from Ansu now, so I will try to make all the Culers happy—those at the stadium and those watching from home,' he said, as quoted by Barca Universal. He also paid tribute to past legends who donned the number before him. 'I hope so—they're three football legends, three club legends. I'd take something from each of them. I'm grateful for the club's trust and will try to continue that legacy,' he added. To date, Lamine Yamal has scored 25 goals and assisted 34 more in 106 appearances for Barcelona—a record that's only expected to grow as he enters this new chapter in the famed No. 10 shirt.
Al Etihad
3 days ago
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Yamal inherits Barcelona's iconic number 10 jersey
17 July 2025 11:49 BARCELONA (Reuters)Barcelona's electric 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal has been handed the famous number 10 shirt previously worn by club icon Lionel Messi, capping a remarkable breakthrough season for the earned the jersey after a stellar campaign where he netted 18 goals and provided 25 assists as Barcelona swept the domestic treble of LaLiga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup while they reached the Champions League youngster, who wore the number 19 shirt last season, had already committed his long-term future to the club, signing a contract extension in May that will keep him at Barcelona until Wednesday, he received the number 10 shirt from club president Joan Laporta in a special number 10 shirt carries enormous weight at the Camp Nou, having been worn by Messi during his trophy-laden tenure at the club that shaped his Argentine claimed 34 trophies with Barcelona and departed as the club's all-time leading scorer with 672 goals, although he left after the 2020-21 season due to the club's financial number 10 shirt at Barcelona was also worn by greats such as Diego Maradona and Ronaldinho, but Yamal said he would not be weighed down by its legacy."Messi paved the way with the number 10, I will make mine," Yamal told reporters."They are three soccer and club legends. Every kid dreams of having something from Messi, Ronaldinho and Maradona... I'll try to carry on that legacy."First, my dream was to debut for Barca and wear the number 10. Everyone who grows up here dreams of that. I'm grateful to the club."Following Messi's exit, the jersey was passed to young winger Ansu Fati but the now 22-year-old failed to live up to his early promise and he was eventually loaned out to Brighton & Hove will spend next season on loan at AS Monaco, clearing the way for Yamal to inherit one of football's most famous shirt also won the European Championship with Spain last year, Yamal said his next goal was to win the titles that are missing from his trophy cabinet. "I haven't won the Champions League and the World Cup," he said. "These are my goals now."
India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Lamine Yamal inherits Lionel Messi's iconic Barcelona number 10 jersey
Young Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has inherited the club's legendary number 10 shirt, previously worn by all-time great Lionel Messi, in a special ceremony on Wednesday. "Our 10," wrote Barcelona on social media, alongside a video featuring the promising 18-year-old compared to the Argentine superstar who also came through Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, Yamal has quickly established himself as a key player for the Catalan giants. He played a crucial role in helping the club secure a domestic treble last season, showcasing his immense potential. Since making his debut in 2023 at just 15 years old-initially wearing the number 41 shirt-Yamal has scored 25 goals in over 100 electric winger was officially handed the iconic number 10 shirt, a symbol that carries great significance at Camp Nou. The jersey has been worn by club legends such as Messi, Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho and Rivaldo, making Yamal's new role all the more in La Masia FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 16, 2025 Yamal earned the shirt following a breakthrough season where he scored 18 goals and provided 25 assists. His contributions helped Barcelona win La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup, while also reaching the UEFA Champions League season, Yamal wore the number 19 shirt, and he had already secured his long-term future at the club by signing a contract extension in May that will keep him at Barcelona until Wednesday, club president Joan Laporta presented Yamal with the number 10 shirt in a ceremony symbolising the passing of the torch from one generation to the legacy of the number 10 shirt at Barcelona is profound. Messi wore it throughout his trophy-laden tenure, winning 34 trophies and becoming the club's all-time leading scorer with 672 goals before leaving in 2021 due to the club's financial the weight of the jersey, Yamal remains confident and motivated. "Messi paved the way with the number 10, I will make mine," Yamal said. "They are three football and club legends. Every kid dreams of having something from Messi, Ronaldinho and Maradona... I'll try to carry on that legacy. First, my dream was to debut for Bara and wear the number 10. Everyone who grows up here dreams of that. I'm grateful to the club."Following Messi's departure, the number 10 shirt was passed to young winger Ansu Fati, but the now 22-year-old struggled with injuries and form. Fati was loaned to Brighton & Hove Albion and will spend the upcoming season on loan at AS Monaco, clearing the way for Yamal to take on one of football's most famous shirt addition to his club success, Yamal was part of Spain's squad that won the European Championship last year. He says his next goals include winning the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA World Cup. "I haven't won the Champions League and the World Cup yet. These are my goals now," he in his career, Yamal wore the number 27 shirt before switching to number 19 last summer-the same number Messi wore at Barcelona from 2005 to 2008. When Messi left for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, Ansu Fati inherited the number 10 shirt.- EndsMust Watch
