Hes Not A Genius Capello Weighs In On Yamal, Messi Comparison

Former Real Madrid coach, Fabio Capello, has weighed in on the comparison of Lamine Yamal with Lionel Messi.

Pundits and fans of football have likened the 17-year-old Spain international to the legendary Argentine since his breakthrough last season.

Some similarities abound with both players rising from the ranks of Barcas famed youth academy, La Masia.

The Euro 2024 winner played his first senior team game for Barcelona in a LaLiga match in April 2023 and soon rose to become one of the most promising young footballers in recent times.

The youngster is also a right winger with a steady left foot like Lionel Messi, making the comparisons more prominent.