Overview
- In CBS/60 Minutes remarks, Yamal called Lionel Messi the best ever but said he is not trying to be him and wants to follow his own path.
- He said he enjoys being a global star yet cannot live like a normal teenager, noting that “everyone says no” to his plans and that he listens to his mother most.
- According to stat account Misterchip on X, he became the youngest player to reach 19 LaLiga goals at 18 years and 139 days, surpassing Raúl González’s mark.
- He finished runner-up in the 2025 Ballon d’Or and remains closely managed after recurring groin issues and uneven recent form.
- Ex-Barcelona midfielder Gaizka Mendieta warned that relentless Messi comparisons are not helping Yamal’s development and create unnecessary pressure.