Lamine Yamal's love for Lionel Messi is often seen in the media and social media. The young Spanish winger was exposed to Messi as a child. Yesterday, in the match between Barcelona and Las Palmas, the name of Messi was written on Yamal's shoes on the TV screen. Within moments that scene spread on the internet.
Barcelona lost the La Liga match 2-1 despite an attack at Las Palmas. At one stage of the match, it can be seen that Yamal is sitting on the bench. His two feet are placed on the front bench. 'Messi' written on the bottom of the Barca star's shoe. Yamal did not play in this match due to ankle injury.
Messi and Yamal fans are also looking for the mystery. According to Spanish media reports, Messi's name on Yamal's shoes is a publicity stunt by world-renowned sports goods manufacturer Adidas. Part of the 'Messi+10' Boots campaign. 10/10 – Adidas celebrates 'Messi Day' on October 10th. Messi+10 is a similar initiative of the company.
On Lamin's feet were those special boots from the Messi+10 campaign. Not only Yamal, a total of 10 footballers, both men and women, will wear these special boots of Adidas. These 10 footballers have been selected by Messi himself, the media said.
In addition to Yamal, Claudio Etcheverry, Eliese Ben Segir, Jadyn Shaw, Antonio Nusa, Joel Ndala, Linda Caicedo, Vicky Lopez, Asan Ouedraogo and Kenan Yildiz will wear the boots.
