London, May 5 -- Former France and Arsenal football icon Thierry Henry said that he is "amazed" by the game intelligence of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, saying that the upcoming FIFA World Cup deserves to witness the 18-year-old at his peak, even at it comes at expense of his native team, France.

Speaking at an event in London ahead of the global showpiece event starting from June 11 onwards, Henry spoke of the youngster's massive role in Spain's 2024 Euro Championships triumph, pointing out the intelligence and composure beyond his years that Yamal has.

Henry said that during the 2024 Euro semifinal against France, which Spain won by 2-1, Yamal chose game management over individual glory and an attacking mindset even when Spain was ...