Lionel Messi has named Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal as one of several players who could lift the Ballon d’Or in the future.
The GOAT has dominated the award during his incredible career and picked up the prestigious trophy for the eighth time on Monday night.
At the age of 36, it could be the last time that Messi wins the Ballon d’Or and he told L’Equipe who he thinks could be in line to succeed him as the best in the world.
”There is a generation of players that can compete in the coming years.