The Spain wonderkid has opened the new season in spectacular fashion, and the sky is the limit if he doesn't get carried away with his own hype

Girona coach Míchel says Lamine Yamal can reach Lionel Messi's level after watching the Barcelona winger take his side apart in Sunday's Catalan derby at Montilivi.

Former Man Utd striker Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed what he thinks of Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal and said whether he can be better than Lionel Messi

Girona's head coach, Míchel, has expressed high praise for Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, suggesting that the 17-year-old has the potential to reach the level of

Barcelona and Spain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal said he wants to be his own player and that comparisons with Lionel Messi are unfair since it's impossible to reach that level.

While Yamal told Spanish TV station Antena 3 that it was "impossible" to reach the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s level, Girona manager Michel insisted the Spanish teenager could one day be as good as Messi.

The world of football has seen a stark change in recent years in terms of the demographics of players participating at the highest level.In a matter of years, it has become a normality to see

Girona boss Michel tipped Lamine Yamal to go on and become as good as Lionel Messi after seeing the teenager score twice for Barcelona in Sunday’s 4-1 win. Yamal put Barcelona 2-0 up in the game to continue the brilliant form he’s shown for club and country since breaking into the team.

In a short time at the highest level, Lamine Yamal has established himself as one of the top young footballers in the game.Just 17 years old, the Barcelona sensation is already the face of the club

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has been branded a "difference-maker" and likened to Lionel Messi after his stunning goalscoring display against Girona.