Xavi backs 19-year-old Yamal to dominate football for two decades
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash between Spain and France, former Barcelona manager Xavi heaped praise on 19-year-old Spanish winger Lamine Yamal. Xavi described him as a world-class talent capable of becoming the finest player of his era, noting that he is already ranked among the top five players of his age group. Calling him a unique talent, Xavi stated that the next 15 to 20 years are his to command, provided he chooses to do so.