Lamine Yamal names two football icons he doesn't want to be better than

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal stated that he does not want to be better than Pelé or Messi, but rather be remembered for who he is. At just 19 years old, he has already won several trophies, including LaLiga, the UEFA European Championship 2024, and the 2026 World Cup. Yamal finished second in the 2025 Ballon d'Or behind Ousmane Dembélé and is currently among the top contenders for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.