"It's hard to realise that it's a responsibility and you can't make mistakes because you're a role model for many children, but I take it as a positive thing. That's why whenever I send out a message, I try to do so meaningfully and to help more people. Keeping this in mind, I'll make mistakes sometimes, but I'm 18 years old."
"When you realise that an athlete isn't just a legend in his sport but in every other sport as well, it's because he's the best. Messi is an example. He's the best football player in history and also the best athlete. For me, he's not just another idol. Everyone respects him for everything he's done, for the example he sets through everything he's done, and hopefully I can follow in his footsteps."
"We're a different generation redefining how footballers connect with fans."
Lamine Yamal, the Barcelona forward, won the World's Young Sportsman of the Year award at the Laureus World Sports Awards. At just 18, he demonstrated composure and awareness of his growing influence. Yamal acknowledged the responsibility of being a role model for children and aims to send meaningful messages. He cited Lionel Messi as his biggest inspiration, recognizing Messi's impact beyond football. Yamal also discussed the evolving connection between footballers and fans, indicating a shift in how athletes engage with their audience.
Read at Barca Universal
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