In an interview with 60 Minutes of CBS News, Yamal was asked about the comparison with Lionel Messi, and while he shows respect for the Argentine star, the Spanish teenager makes it clear that he does not want to replicate Messi at all.

Lamine Yamal has been told that relentless comparisons with Lionel Messi are "not helping" his development, with "unnecessary pressure" being lumped onto the teenager's shoulders. The Barcelona wonderkid has cleared every hurdle put in front of him so far,

After weeks of rumors and uncertainty, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has confirmed that the long-awaited "Finalissima" will take place between the world champion, Ar

Balagué calls Lamine Yamal "the face of the new Spain," a country increasingly shaped by immigration. That diversity, he said, is embraced by many, though "others will put it against [Lamine] if things go wrong."

Lamine Yamal shined as a No.10 as Barcelona produced one of their most fluid attacking performances of the season.

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal was one of the standout names at this year’s Best FIFA Men’s Player awards, making the top three shortlist alongside Paris Saint Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé and Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé.

Lamine Yamal continues to be billed as the ‘next Lionel Messi’, having stepped out of the same La Masia academy system at Barcelona, but the teen sensation has been told that Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is “closer” to earning GOAT status than he is.

Barcelona's rising star Lamine Yamal is being hailed as the next Messi, not just for his brilliance on the pitch but also for his modern, gym-driven training approach. Here's how the young talent is redefining what it takes to become a football superstar in today's game.