Ancelotti's World Cup gamble on Neymar shows Brazil still desperate for own Messi | Jonathan Wilson
Neymar’s Brazil career was shaped by expectations to replace Messi, creating dependency and tactical vulnerabilities that limited his World Cup success.
Lamine Yamal goes past Lionel Messi's record from first four years at Barcelona | Barca Universal
Lamine Yamal has surpassed Lionel Messi's productivity metrics in their first four seasons at Barcelona, scoring 43 goals and recording 48 assists compared to Messi's 42 goals and 24 assists.
Max Dowman, 15, debuted for Arsenal, displays Messi-like close control, stop-start pace, positive attacking style, and requires support to manage external pressures.