Former Barcelona star Jordi Alba says there’s no comparison to be made between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal as the GOAT simply has no rival.
Yamal is still only 18 but has had to put up with comparisons with Messi throughout his career. Alba says that Yamal is incredible but can’t be compared to Messi.
“I think he’s a fantastic player. But there are other great players like Frenkie, Pedri, Gavi… but comparing him to Leo… there’s no comparison possible. He’s unrivaled, in my opinion,” he told El Larguero.
Alba also spoke about Messi’s recent secret visit to Camp Nou and joked that he has the keys to the famous stadium.
“Messi is the best in history. It’s normal that he has the key to Camp Nou! Messi didn’t say anything to me. I’m being honest. I haven’t even asked him. My father told me, but it’s not something that particularly interested me,” he added.
“It’s a pleasure to have had the good fortune to share so much time with him on and off the pitch. I already spoke to him about it when I was in Paris, but we haven’t talked about it since.
“He didn’t like his departure. Leo wants a tribute, and I hope it happens. He deserves it, and I think it will. It will be a wonderful celebration. Everyone is waiting for that moment.”
