Pep Guardiola had his say on Lamine Yamal comparisons with Lionel Messi after he inherited the iconic 'Number 10' jersey at Barcelona.

Lamine Yamal has made his unofficial presentation wearing FC Barcelona's iconic number 10, and instantly drew comparisons with the performance Lionel Messi made in his debut. Lamine Yamal has officially inherited the iconic No.

To secure extra time to meet city council approval, Barcelona asked UEFA for the club’s first Champions League fixture of the season—which would fall midway through September—to be on the road. The club’s first three La Liga matches are already confirmed as away games.

Lamine Yamal is considered Barcelona's most exciting young prospect and a potential successor to Lionel Messi. While comparisons to Messi are flattering, figures like Pep Guardiola urge patience, emphasizing Yamal's need to forge his own path.

With the Lionel Messi vs. Lamine Yamal debate still ongoing, legendary coach Pep Guardiola made his stance on the discussion clear. Lamine Yamal’s breakout at FC Barcelona has sparked immediate comparisons to Lionel Messi,

According to reports, a return to FC Barcelona is not possible, but Inter Miami standout Lionel Messi could still 'return to Europe' this summer.

A former Barcelona player once hailed as the ‘next Lionel Messi’ is on the cusp of leaving Dutch outfit Fortuna Sittard.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Lamine Yamal Pays Tribute to Lionel Messi Ahead of Taking Over Iconic Barcelona Shirt. Lamine Yamal paid tribute to Lionel Messi as the “best player in history”, preparing to step into the Barcelona icon’s shoes by taking over his former No. 10 shirt.

Thierry Henry spoke about his days with Lionel Messi at Barcelona and drew a comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo. Lionel Messi shined at Barcelona for 17 years. For a brief stretch, he shared the pitch there with Thierry Henry,

Legendary Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has made it absolutely clear that he will not be returning to the Camp Nou in the future. Speaking firmly on the matter, the current Manchester City boss