Spain's Lamine Yamal Has 'Completed Football' At 19 After Winning World Cup

Lamine Yamal received glowing praise after helping Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the World Cup final. 

The 19-year-old produced another composed display on football's biggest stage, with former England goalkeeper Joe Hart claiming the Barcelona winger had "completed football" after adding a World Cup winners' medal to his European Championship triumph.

In a moment that will be etched into football history, Yamal embraced a tearful Lionel Messi at the conclusion of the World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium. 

The imagery was impossible to ignore; a passing of the torch from a 39-year-old icon to a 19-year-old phenom. Yamal, sporting the Barcelona number 10 shirt for his club, offered consolation to the man who arguably defined that very jersey.

The 1-0 victory for La Roja, secured by Ferran Torres in the 106th minute, ensured that Yamal became the youngest player ever to win both the European Championship and the World Cup. At just 19 years and six days old, he has achieved what many legends fail to accomplish in a lifetime.

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Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart singled out Yamal's composure after the teenager was repeatedly challenged by Argentina throughout the final. 

The BBC Sport pundit said: "Not only did Lamine Yamal not react. He stood up to it. He was not rattled and he did not back down. He had the entire team trying to smash him. He just stayed real cool. It was real standout performance from him. Lamine Yamal is 19 years old. What a beautiful day for him. He's 19 and has completed football."

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente also praised the youngster's contribution after the victory.

"He has played great football that will help him to mature and be even a greater