Barcelona president Laporta believes fifa world cup The final between Argentina and Spain will be another example of La Masia’s influence on world football. Lionel Messi Leading Argentina and several Barcelona players representing Spain.Laporta is in New York preparing for Sunday’s final at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, where current and former Barcelona players will feature in both sides. The Spanish squad includes eight Barcelona players, while Messi will captain Argentina.Barcelona’s president says the club’s academy will once again take center stage on football’s biggest stage. He added that seeing so many La Masia graduates in a World Cup final reflected the success of the club’s youth system, regardless of who wins the trophy.Laporta also spoke about the significance of seeing Messi and Lamine Yamar play against each other in the final. While he praised Messi’s contribution to Barcelona over the years, he described Yamal as a player who will drive the club forward.“Messi is also in the final and I’m very happy,” Laporta told RAC1. “He is the pride of La Masia. Messi is the past and present, Lamin (Hamal) is the present and the future. We are happy to have a true Barça style.”“As president, I’m proud to be able to develop these two players domestically and if we add Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, [Pau] Jubalsi is having a wonderful World Cup; [Dani] Omo, Garvey, Pedri, Phelan [Torres]…It’s so spectacular. “Barcelona will have a strong showing in the final, with both teams featuring academy graduates and first-team players.The title race between Argentina and Spain will not only determine the next world champion, but also provide another stage for La Masia products from Messi to Yamal and Barcelona’s Spanish team to leave their mark on international football.
