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Newsunplug > Blog > Sports > REPORTERS THOUGHTS ON LAMINE YAMAL: 🎙️Reporter: “The opponents used to fear Messi’s Barça. He is no longer here, but now there’s Lamine Yamal… Thoughts on that?”
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REPORTERS THOUGHTS ON LAMINE YAMAL: 🎙️Reporter: “The opponents used to fear Messi’s Barça. He is no longer here, but now there’s Lamine Yamal… Thoughts on that?”

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Last updated: April 30, 2025 9:48 pm
Godson Published April 30, 2025
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🎙️Reporter: “The opponents used to fear Messi’s Barça. He is no longer here, but now there’s Lamine Yamal… Thoughts on that?”

In a moment that perfectly captures the transition from one footballing era to another, Argentine striker Lautaro Martinez was recently asked to compare Barcelona’s new wonderkid, Lamine Yamal, to the legendary Lionel Messi. The question, posed by a reporter after a high-stakes match, immediately sparked attention from fans and pundits alike.

With his response, Lautaro struck a respectful yet firm tone. “Well, first of all, I’m not going to get into that,” he said. “For me, Leo Messi has no comparison, because Messi is, was, and will be the best player of all time. So I won’t make that comparison.”

This statement reflects the reverence that Messi commands in the football world, especially among his compatriots. For many, even mentioning another player in the same breath as Messi still feels too soon, too presumptive—even if that player is showing extraordinary promise.

Yet, Lautaro didn’t dismiss Lamine Yamal either. Quite the opposite. He gave the 16-year-old prodigy the credit he deserved, acknowledging his rapid rise to stardom. “I can only say that Lamine Yamal is an important player, we’ve all seen it, we all know it,” the Inter Milan captain said.

Yamal has exploded onto the scene with FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, dazzling with his fearless dribbling, vision, and confidence. Despite his age, he has already played in crucial matches for both club and country, contributing goals and assists that have made headlines across Europe.

“He’s doing a tremendous job at his young age,” Lautaro added. “He’s already won important titles with his national team, so he deserves respect.”

Indeed, Lamine Yamal’s journey has been nothing short of meteoric. Emerging from La Masia, Barcelona’s famed youth academy, he was fast-tracked into the senior team at just 15. Now, barely a year later, he’s a mainstay in the starting XI and a fan favourite at Camp Nou.

Lautaro’s words serve as both a compliment and a reminder. Compliment—because earning praise from an established star like Lautaro means recognition at the highest level. Reminder—because while Yamal has extraordinary potential, he still walks in the shadow of a man who redefined football.

“But yes,” Lautaro concluded, “Yamal has a great future and he is a great player.” That brief but powerful endorsement from Argentina’s current number nine says more than a thousand glowing headlines.

The reporter’s original question was an emotional one for Barcelona fans. Messi, for over a decade, represented the identity of the club. His brilliance brought fear to opponents, trophies to the cabinet, and joy to millions. Comparing anyone to him is understandably controversial.

But Lamine Yamal is creating his own legacy—step by step, game by game. His playing style may draw memories of Messi’s early days, but he brings something uniquely his own: unpredictability, balance, and an innate sense of timing that defies his years.

Barcelona is still in the process of rebuilding after Messi’s departure and the recent turbulence both on and off the pitch. But players like Yamal give the fanbase hope. He symbolizes the next generation—a talent born post-Messi but not defined by that past.

Fans have been chanting his name. Spanish media now follow his every move. European giants are already circling, but Barcelona have made it clear—they believe in Yamal and see him as part of their long-term project.

While comparisons to Messi may be inevitable, Lautaro’s refusal to engage in them shows maturity and respect—for both players. Instead of pitting one against the other, he chose to appreciate what each brings to the sport.

In the end, Messi’s shadow will always loom large over Camp Nou. But perhaps that’s not a burden—it’s a legacy. And Lamine Yamal doesn’t have to replace Messi. He just has to become Lamine Yamal.

And if his current trajectory is anything to go by, that’s more than enough.

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