Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has ignited a passionate football debate online following his bold claim that Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, is a better footballer than Argentine legend Lionel Messi—at least at the same age.
This statement came on the heels of Yamal’s stellar performance in Barcelona’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, during which the 17-year-old provided two pivotal assists.
Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) page, Odumodublvck declared:
"Yamal is better than Lionel Messi. Na me, Kala talk am. 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."
His comments quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions from fans and followers across social media.
Here are some of the responses:
- @thebigdammy chimed in: "Cole Palmer is better than both of them."
- @fcbharrison countered: "You just enjoy Yamal. He’s nothing close to Messi. Messi had to compete with Ronaldinho, Eto'o, and Henry for a spot during his teenage years. I wonder if Yamal would even make it pro in that era. Just enjoy Yamal and stop comparing!"
- @little_finger_c added a nuanced take: "Rephrase: Yamal at 17 is better than Messi at 17."
- @swagnito noted: "There’s a difference between individual and team records. Yamal might never win the Ballon d'Or before the age Messi did. That’s a major individual milestone. And don’t forget—Messi scored 92 goals in a single calendar year."
The rapper’s assertion continues to fuel debate online, with fans weighing in on whether it’s fair—or even accurate—to compare rising stars with established legends at such early stages of their careers.
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