He will have a better legacy than Messi — Fans hype Lamine Yamal after stunner against Mallorca
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Lamine Yamal earns comparisons with Barcelona legend, Lionel Messi || Image credit: Imago

He will have a better legacy than Messi — Fans hype Lamine Yamal after stunner against Mallorca

Faruq Ibrahim 23:53 - 08.03.2024

Lamine Yamal's stellar performance for Barcelona against Mallorca ignited a social media frenzy, with fans likening him to Lionel Messi. The Twitterverse hailed Yamal's talent, playmaking skills, and goal-scoring abilities, drawing immediate comparisons to the football icon.

The football world was left buzzing as Lamine Yamal's remarkable performance, reminiscent of Lionel Messi, secured a crucial victory for Barcelona against Mallorca. Social media erupted, with fans drawing parallels between the young talent and the iconic Messi.

Twitterverse Buzz

Despite a tepid performance from Barcelona, Lamine Yamal was on hand to rescue three points, scoring a stunner in the 73rd minute of the game. The role of saviour of the Blaugrana was previously held by none other than Lionel Messi, and internet users ensured to point it out.

As the final whistle blew, signalling Barcelona's hard-fought victory over Mallorca, Twitter exploded with reactions praising the star of the match, Lamine Yamal. Fans, football pundits, and even rival supporters took to the platform to express their astonishment at the young talent's remarkable display on the pitch.

Lamine Yamal celebrates his goal for Barcelona with Jules Kounde | Imago
Lamine Yamal celebrates his goal for Barcelona with Jules Kounde | Imago

One fan said, "Messi had Ronaldinho to take off the pressure so he can ease himself into the first team gradually. Lamine Yamal on the other hand is out here Carrying the entire Barca organization on his back at age 16. What’s insane is that he is delivering week in week out."

Another added, "Lamine Yamal 13 G/A this season at just 16 years. Another product of Lamine Masia. That was just another Messi type of goal he scored. Beautiful." A third said, "Don’t want to get ahead of myself but Lamine Yamal will have a better legacy at Barcelona than Lionel Messi. The future is exciting."

Rival Reactions and Support

Despite the heated rivalries in football, Yamal's stellar performance transcended club loyalties, garnering praise and admiration from fans across the board. Rival team supporters acknowledged the exceptional display put forth by the young talent, setting aside allegiances to applaud his remarkable skills and game-changing goal.

One Real Madrid fan said, "I'm sorry but you just can't hate Lamine Yamal, this guy is way too good for his age man..." Another, expressing exasperation, said, "Sigh he’s nuts."

The universal recognition of Yamal's potential and talent further fueled the Messi comparisons, solidifying his status as a rising star to watch in the football world.

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