Lamine Yamal Lionel Messi BarcelonaGetty/GOAL

Lamine Yamal told why it is difficult for him to ‘be a Lionel Messi’ – but teenage wonderkid is tipped by Barcelona legend Rivaldo to become ‘best in the world’

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  • Rewritten history books at 17 years of age
  • Has been likened to fellow La Masia graduate
  • Expected to form part of the global elite