VIDEO: Lionel Messi writes special letter to Barcelona successor Lamine Yamal in hilarious new advert for adidas F50s

Messi has written a special letter to Yamal as part of a new advertising campaign by adidas for their F50 boots. The Inter Miami star is shown being grilled about his brilliant career with questions including: "Do you deny repeatedly embarrassing defenders across the world for the last 21 years?" Messi replies to every single one with the simple answer: "F50 made me do it."

Messi is then seen writing a letter to Yamal and passing on the sage advice "blame it on the boots!". Yamal has emerged as Barcelona's latest superstar after following in Messi's footsteps and progressing from the club's famed La Masia academy and into the first team. He is also set to take over Messi's iconic No. 10 shirt at Camp Nou in time for the start of the 2025-26 season following the departure of previous owner Ansu Fati on loan to Monaco.

Barcelona are expected to confirm Yamal as the club's new No. 10 when he turns 18 on July 13.

Yamal and Barcelona are set to return to pre-season in July and will then head to Asia for a pre-season tour. Hansi Flick's side then kick off their La Liga title defence against Real Mallorca.