The Weight of Expectation: Lamine Yamal's Moment to Shine The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday promises to be more than just a clash of titans.
For 19 year old Spanish soccer phenom Lamine Yamal, the stakes are high, not just because his team's victory would secure him a place in history, but also because it would validate or refute the lofty expectations placed upon him.
The comparisons to Lionel Messi are inevitable and well founded. Both players have been touted as the next big thing since they were practically toddlers.