Barcelona midfielder Gavi says Lamine Yamal is the best player in the world after Lionel Messi following the teenager's devastating showing in Wednesday's 5-1 Copa del Rey win over Real Betis.

BARCELONA, Spain — When Lamine Yamal glided past two Real Madrid defenders before coolly tucking the ball just inside the post, it was hard not to get a shiver that Lionel Messi was back in a ...

FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal (left) celebrates scoring their fifth goal with Pau Victor during Copa del Rey Round of 16 against Real Betis in Barcelona, Spain, on January 15, 2025. [Photo/Agencies ...