Xavi Hernandez has waded into the Lionel Messi vs Lamine Yamal debate and says the Barcelona teenager can be compared to the GOAT.
Yamal has regularly had to put up with such comparisons throughout his young career but has insisted he wants to follow his own path.
Xavi says that Yamal can go on to become the best in the world but it’s up to him to put in the work.
“Yamal can be compared to Messi. He is one of the chosen ones; everything depends on him, his mentality, and his desire to make history.
He can be the best in the world. He is already among them,” he told Romario in a chat with the Brazilian legend.
Yamal is currently sidelined through injury and won’t play again for Barca this season. He is expected to be fit in time for the World Cup, and Xavi says La Roja have a good chance at the tournament this summer.
“They can win the World Cup. It would be fantastic to have two stars on the shirt. They deserve it. We are a very football-mad country. Football is a way of life. Luis de la Fuente is a great coach,” he added.
