Lautaro Martinez breaks silence: The truth about Messi vs. Lamine Yamal

Lautaro Martinez, Argentina's forward and Inter Milan star, was quick to respond to the growing comparisons between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, making it clear that there is no room for debate when it comes to comparing the Argentine legend with the young Barcelona prodigy.

In a recent interview, Lautaro emphasized that although Lamine Yamal is an exceptional talent, Messi is and will always be the best player in the history of football. Lautaro's statement wasn't just a defence of his fellow countryman’s legacy but also a show of respect and admiration for the young Spanish player.

"Lamine is a great player, but Leo is and will be the best player in history," said the Argentine striker with absolute conviction. According to Lautaro, it's impossible to compare someone as young as Yamal with a player who has defined decades of football and achieved unimaginable feats in the sport.

The Messi-Lamine comparison has gained prominence in recent months due to the rise of the young Barcelona forward. Despite his impressive start to his career, Lamine Yamal, at 17 years old, is still far from reaching Messi’s legendary status, who has been awarded multiple Ballon d'Ors and has won titles at all levels with Barcelona and the Argentina national team.

Lautaro, who has shared a dressing room with Messi in the Argentina national team, recognises the greatness of both players but firmly believes that there is no debate on who is the greatest of all time. While Lamine has a bright future ahead and undeniable talent, Lautaro doesn’t hesitate to place Messi at the very top of football history.

This statement from Lautaro puts an end to any speculations about a possible rivalry between Messi and Lamine Yamal, making it clear that respect for the Argentine icon remains absolute, and the young Barcelona player still has a long way to go before being considered in the same league as Messi.

Lautaro Martinez’s view makes it clear that Messi remains the ultimate reference

With this intervention, Lautaro reinforces the idea that Messi has no rival in terms of legacy and achievements. While the new generation of players like Lamine Yamal promises to fill the future of world football with excitement, football will always have a before and after Messi.