Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has revealed what he admires the most about club great and Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi.

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• Yamal regularly compared with Messi
• Barca star reveals admiration for Inter Miami star
• Has just picked up the Golden Boy award

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Barcelona duo Yamal and Vicky Lopez have been a sent a message by Messi after scooping the top prizes at the Golden Boy Gala. The former Barcelona star wrote on social media: "Lamine, Vicky: this award is the result of not just talent, but also of hard work and sacrifice. It makes me proud that you are part of Messi+10. Congratulations and keep going!" Both players are also part of a "Messi +10" team, with the Argentine having selected just 10 footballers to wear special editions boots that he will also use.

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• WHAT YAMAL SAID

  Yamal responded by revealing what he admires most about the World Cup winner: "In the end what I admire most about Messi's style is the ease with which he does everything. A role model for everyone and a player all kids look up to."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Yamal has had to put up with plenty of comparisons with Messi throughout his young career. However, the teenager is forging his own path at Barcelona and is already a vital player for the Catalans despite the fact he is still only 17. Yamal is also a key part of the Spain squad and played an important role in the team's European Championship win last summer.

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