"At least the same level" - Luis Suárez compares Messi and Yamal

Suárez believes that comparing Messi and Yamal is not objective.

Details: In an interview with FootMercato, former Barcelona and Uruguay national team striker Luis Suárez responded to a journalist’s question about who is better—Lamine Yamal or the legendary Lionel Messi.

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Suárez’s answer was perfectly logical:

“Comparisons are odious. They’re different players. Of course, they both have a magical left foot, the same kind of talent, but they are completely different footballers. Let’s hope that Lamine can at least reach the same level.” Suárez stated.

Luis Suárez played alongside Messi at Barcelona and Inter Miami, and over the years of sharing the club, a truly friendly bond has formed between the Uruguayan and the Argentine.

At the moment, Leo Messi is the top scorer in World Cup history and an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, while Lamine Yamal is just beginning his journey.

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