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ANALYSIS: LAMINE YAMAL'S REJECTION OF LIONEL MESSI COMPARISON IS KEY TO SUCCESS
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal (18) reveals his ambitious mindset in a 60 Minutes interview: "I don’t want to be Messi—and he knows it." Yamal aims to create his own legacy.
At 18, Lamine Yamal is living a dream most players never experience: he wears the No. 10 for Barca, is a Ballon d'Or contender, and is seen as one of the world's top young players.
His recent CBS News 60 Minutes interview confirmed what many around Barcelona were already thinking: Lamine plays and thinks like someone much older.
One quote from the interview really stood out:
“I don’t want to be Messi—and he knows it.”
It's a statement that shows respect, ambition, and a strong sense of self.
He isn't trying to distance himself from Lionel Messi. He's showing he wants to make his own way.
“Messi is the best… but I want to follow my own path.”
When asked about the Messi comparisons, Lamine's mature response showed why Barcelona sees him as a future leader.
“I respect him for what he has been and what he is for football. To me, he’s the best.”
“But I don't want to be Messi, and Messi doesn't want me to be him.”
This sums up his attitude: complete respect, but no imitation.
He doesn't want the No. 10 because of Messi. He doesn't want to copy Messi's style. He wants to be his own person.
Lamine Yamal wants to be Lamine Yamal.
That attitude alone excites the Barca fans.
He sees football as something fun and meaningful.
Throughout the interview, Lamine kept coming back to his main idea: he plays to have fun and to entertain.
“My football is about fun. I play so people can enjoy watching. It's not about a million records or a million goals.”
This fits perfectly with Barcelona's values: football as a way to be creative, express yourself, and inspire others.
Lamine views the game not as a race to get the best stats, but as a stage to spread joy, especially to the kids who look up to him.
This message really resonates with a club that values its identity.
He is inspired by Messi but not limited by him.
Lamine said he admired Messi’s passes and Modric’s outside-of-the-boot shots when he was younger. But even then, he made it clear he doesn't want to be a copy.
He wants to build his own thing—something that will last and be its own legacy.
That's why his comment about Messi was so impactful:
It wasn't about rejecting the comparison but about looking forward to what he can become.
Barcelona doesn’t need “the next Messi.” Barcelona needs Lamine Yamal. And he understands that.
His identity is shaping a fresh chapter.
Thinking about the Euros, the World Cup, his background, and his role at Barcelona, Lamine made it clear what kind of person he is. He's not afraid of expectations. He welcomes them, as long as they don’t force him to change who he is.
In a sport that often chews up young players, Lamine is different:
He's a confident 18-year-old who embraces the spotlight but doesn't let it change him.
And the quote that everyone is talking about says it all:
“I don’t want to be Messi—and he knows it.”
It’s not about being rebellious or arrogant. It’s simply a promise:
Lamine Yamal is not here to copy what came before. He’s here to create something new.
REPORT: HANSI FLICK RELEGATES MARC-ANDRé TER STEGEN TO THIRD CHOICE; GIRONA MOVE NOW HIGHLY LIKELY
Girona are planning a shock January loan for Marc-André ter Stegen. Can the Catalan side agree on wages with Barcelona today?
Girona's management is planning to sign a big La Liga player: Barcelona's Marc-André ter Stegen.
Mundo Deportivo recently reported Girona's surprising interest, saying they're ready to get the German keeper this winter if they get a chance.
Signing a player like him costs a lot, but Girona is determined to do what it takes to make their team stronger. They can't afford to buy him outright, so they're looking at a loan. For that to happen, either Ter Stegen or Barcelona needs to give up quite a bit of money.
Girona thinks the 33-year-old German would quickly fix their goalie problem. They're hoping his presence will steady the defense and bring leadership.
The report also mentions that the player is open to the move. At 33, he needs to play every week to stay the starting goalie for Germany in the next World Cup.
Barcelona seems okay with letting him go for a while, but the money is still the issue. Girona just can't afford his full salary without help.
It all depends on two things: Barcelona will have to pay part of his wages, or Ter Stegen must take a pay cut to join Estadi Montilivi. Previous reports said Barcelona doesn't want to force their captain out. Aston Villa has also reportedly reached out to the German.
Barcelona should value the player more than his salary.
Barcelona needs to be smart about this. They need to protect their finances while taking care of a club legend who still has a lot of value. There's no point in keeping a top earner on the bench. Instead, the team should make the loan happen to keep him in shape all season.
If the German just sits around, his transfer value will drop. The club would also lose their advantage when it's time to sell him later. Joan Laporta and Deco should work out a deal where they cover some of his pay. They should view that cost as an investment to keep his value high, not just waste money.
Looking ahead, this move seems like the end of Ter Stegen's time at Camp Nou. If he leaves now, it clearly shows that Barcelona is moving on to younger goalies. The clubs will probably find a compromise on the wages soon. Everyone wants this to happen. Girona gets a top-notch goalie, Barcelona eases some tension in the locker room, and Ter Stegen gets to chase his World Cup dreams.
BARCELONA MOVE FOR FORMER LA MASIA STAR ADRIAN BERNABé BEFORE VALUE SKYROCKETS
Barcelona is eyeing a reunion with La Masia graduate Adrian Bernabé. Discover how the Parma star became an affordable target.
Barcelona is super aware that money is tight, and they can't just sign anyone they want. They need to be smart about who they bring in, focusing on players who won't break the bank and who will fit how the team plays.
With this in mind, Barca has been watching a familiar face: Adrian Bernabe. He used to play in Barca's youth system and has been doing well in Italy, according to Fichajes.
The club thinks he's grown into a player who would do well in their current system. At 24, he's a key player for Parma and could be a good addition to the team.
Bernabe is mainly a central midfielder. He left Barcelona for Manchester City back in 2018, hoping to learn a lot. He played a bit under Pep Guardiola but didn't get a ton of playing time because of the competition.
That's why he moved to Parma in 2021, which seemed like a step down at the time. But it was a good move. Parma trusted him and gave him a big role, which helped him grow.
He really stepped up as a leader, running the midfield and controlling the game. He was a big part of Parma getting promoted to Serie A, and this season he's been playing great.
Barcelona likes Bernabe because he's got skills, vision, and understands how to play his position. He's good at moving the ball, making smart passes, and playing with discipline. Plus, he can shoot from far out and is good on set pieces, which is a bonus.
This wouldn't be a huge signing, but it fits with what Barcelona is trying to do right now, which is get players who are ready to play right away without costing too much. The fact that Bernabe came up through La Masia and played under Guardiola is a plus.
He's got a contract with Parma until 2027, so Barca would have to talk to them to make a deal. Still, his age, how much he makes, and his familiarity with Barcelona's style of play make him an affordable option.
Apparently, people close to Bernabe are happy about Barcelona's interest, but there's no rush to make anything happen just yet.
Barcelona will keep watching him as things progress. Bringing back a former player who has developed somewhere else would suit the club's current plans.
They're definitely interested; they like what he can do, and he's still an option as Barcelona tries to strengthen the team without losing sight of their values.
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