Lamine Yamal has experienced a meteoric rise over the past several months, becoming Barcelona ’s most influential player and a serious Ballon d’Or contender. In that context, Pep Guardiola addressed the Spanish winger and the comparisons to Lionel Messi.

Just 17 years old, Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal is already one of the mainstays of the Spanish national team.The teenage sensation was the star of the show for La Roja last summer as they won the

Major Update Emerges on Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Possibly Teaming Up originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There likely isn't a rivalry across sports that was as iconic as Lionel Messi during his time with FC Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo during his tenure with Real Madrid.