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A higher ceiling than Messi? What next for Lamine Yamal?

A higher ceiling than Messi? What next for Lamine Yamal?
BBC Sport Thursday 04 June 2026, 05:27 UTC 1 min read
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Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?

Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?
Messi (PERSON) Lamine Yamal (ORG) Spain (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT)
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