Odumodublvck made the remark following Yamal’s dazzling performance in Barcelona’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday night. The 17-year-old Spanish winger delivered two crucial assists, helping Barca secure the prestigious King’s Cup in a closely contested El Clasico showdown.
Impressed by Yamal’s maturity and impact on the big stage, Odumodublvck took to his X (formerly Twitter) page to express his admiration.
“Yamal is better than Lionel Messi. Na me, Kala talk am,” he wrote. “At 17, Messi was not touching this [Yamal’s] level. I saw him live. I saw him, you cannot whine me. Nobody can whine me.”
The rapper’s comments quickly ignited mixed reactions across social media. While some fans praised Yamal’s exceptional talent and agreed he could be destined for greatness, others defended Messi’s legacy, arguing that comparisons at such an early stage are premature.
Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, made his senior debut for Barcelona at 17 and went on to establish an unmatched career, winning multiple Ballon d’Or awards and countless trophies with both club and country.
Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal continues to attract global attention with his fearless displays, further cementing his reputation as one of football’s brightest young talents.
As the conversation continues, it remains to be seen if Yamal will one day match — or even surpass — the incredible heights reached by the Argentine legend.
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