Lamine Yamal: I never chase Pelé or Messi comparisons

Barcelona's teenage star insists his ambition isn't about eclipsing legends like Pelé and Lionel Messi.

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What happened. In an interview with L'Équipe, Barcelona's Lamine Yamal denied that he seeks to eclipse greats of the game such as Pelé and Lionel Messi.

• Yamal spoke about his ambitions in a sit-down with L'Équipe.
• He rejected the idea that he wants to be better than Pelé or Messi.

“I never think, 'I want to be better than Pelé, better than Lionel Messi.'”

— Lamine Yamal

The 19-year-old's comments offer a glimpse into his mindset as he continues to develop at Barcelona.

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