While Yamal told Spanish TV station Antena 3 that it was "impossible" to reach the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s level, Girona manager Michel insisted the Spanish teenager could one day be as good as Messi.

Lamine Yamal’s (17) emergence as one of the most exciting players in European football was cemented over the summer when he helped lead Spain to glory in the Euros. There was already talk that the

Lamine Yamal has snubbed comparisons made between him and Barcelona great Lionel Messi, saying it is "impossible" to reach the Argentine's level.

Barcelona and Spain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal said he wants to be his own player and that comparisons with Lionel Messi are unfair since it's impossible to reach that level.

The 17-year-old made 37 league appearances for Barcelona last season and was thrust further into the public eye as he helped Spain win Euro 2024 in Germany

A rising star from Barcelona always ends up getting compared with Lionel Messi. Lamine Yamal, however, should be taken more seriously.

Girona coach Míchel says Lamine Yamal can reach Lionel Messi's level after watching the Barcelona winger take his side apart in Sunday's Catalan derby at Montilivi.