Lamine Yamal on Messi Comparisons 'I don’t want to become him'
Lamine Yamal is already considered one of the world’s top football talents, even at the age of just 18. Although he began his professional journey only two years ago, he has already earned major honors with both his club and his national team.
Now in his third season as part of FC Barcelona’s senior squad, Yamal has become a crucial figure for Hansi Flick’s side and proudly carries the legendary number 10 shirt.
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Because of his impressive influence at Barcelona and his exciting style of play, many fans naturally draw comparisons between him and former Barça superstar Lionel Messi.
In his conversation with CBS News’ 60 Minutes, Yamal was questioned about being likened to Lionel Messi. Although he expressed admiration for the Argentine legend, the young Spanish star firmly stated that he has no intention of emulating Messi.
During his interview with Jon Wertheim, Yamal discussed Lionel Messi and expressed admiration for the former Barcelona icon who wore the number 10 shirt for so many years.
Despite his respect, Yamal emphasized that he wants to play in his own way rather than imitate Messi.
He explained: “There is mutual respect, and I think we both understand that I don’t want to become Messi, and Messi knows I don’t want to be him. I want to follow my own path, and that’s all. I have no desire to play like him or to wear the number 10 because he did, or anything along those lines.”
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Barcelona’s current No. 10 has repeatedly called Messi the greatest footballer of all time. Yamal added: “I respect him for who he was, for what he represents to football… To me, he’s the best in history, and he also understands that I respect him as a player.”
