"I think that I respect him, in the end, for what he's been, for what he is to soccer, and if we ever meet one day on a soccer field, there'll be that mutual respect. He's the best in history,"
"We both know I don't want to be Messi, and Messi knows I don't want to be him. I want to follow my own path, and that's it."
"The truth is that everyone says 'No.' Everyone in my circle says 'No' to everything. If I want to go out: 'No.' If I say that I want to go out to eat: 'No.' The question should be: 'Who do you listen to?' My mother."
Lamine Yamal expresses clear respect for Lionel Messi, calling him the best in history and expecting mutual respect if they meet on the field. He states he does not want to be Messi and wants to follow his own path as a player. He has experienced a rapid rise and significant fame. People close to him routinely restrict his movements and activities, saying "no" to outings and meals. His mother is the primary person he listens to for guidance and permission. He emphasizes his individual identity and desire to develop on his own terms.
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