Barcelona president Joan Laporta spoke about footballer Lamine Yamal and former player Lionel Messi. Sport24.az reports that he said Yamal could repeat Messi's success:
"Messi is the best player in the world. I think Lamin is also capable of being the best in the world today. We'll see, we'll see.
Lamin is unlike anyone else because he is a genius and plays at the highest level. Messi was also a bright, professional player in his time. Of course, Messi has won everything possible. For me, he is probably the best player in history."
It should be noted that 38-year-old Messi wore the uniform of the Catalan team from 2004-2021. 18-year-old Lamin debuted in the main team in 2023.