Barca president Joan Laporta has hailed Lamine Yamal as a genius, but added that the youngster should not be compared to Messi, who has won everything.

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Lamine Yamal has talent but according to Pep, to be able to compare with Messi, we will have to wait more than ten years to know. Photo: T Foot Mercato

“ Lamine Yamal is Lamine Yamal. Leo Messi is Leo Messi . Leo is the best player in the world and perhaps the best in the history of football.

Messi has won everything, done everything. But the world keeps moving and new geniuses appear. They are players like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha.

With Yamal, there are not many people like him. He is a genius and in his position now, he is the best in the world .”

The Barca chief added that he is working with Lamine Yamal's family and his agent to ensure the young star has the best possible career.

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Yamal crowned himself King after scoring in Barca's new No. 10 shirt. Photo: insta LY

However, with early fame and constant comparisons with Messi, many people are worried that Lamine Yamal might lose focus and forget to practice and strive.

Like in the recent friendly match between Barca and FC Seoul 7-3, Yamal scored a double - also the first 2 goals in the number 10 shirt, the 18-year-old star celebrated by 'proclaiming' himself king by raising both hands to wear the crown.

Yamal was inspired to celebrate by basketball star LeBron James. The Barca prodigy himself later posted this image on his personal page.

Some are excited that Yamal is aiming to be the new King of Football, but many others are worried that this player is too arrogant. It is true that Yamal is talented, but to achieve stable performance and at the highest level, he still has to strive a lot and most importantly, he needs to be humble.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/lamine-yamal-duoc-sep-bu-dua-len-may-an-mung-gay-tranh-cai-2427946.html