Comparisons in soccer are a cyclical evil that in the end are useless. However, they are there and endure for leisure. Every time a coach or player appears who stands out above the rest, it is usual to compare him with some other of his own time or the past to exalt or belittle his qualities.

This is currently the case with Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi, but Jordi Alba knows how to put a stop to this comparative exercise.

Recently, a section of the press and fans have commented that the style of play that Yamal possesses reminds them a lot of Messi. They say they are similar, that they have similar conditions and that they play on the pitch in identical ways

The comparison is between two active footballers. One plays for Barcelona and the other for Inter Miami. They are very different ages; the Argentine star is twice the age of the young Spaniard. Each has different profiles in terms of individual abilities and reading of the game as a team.

As the comparison between the two seems unbalanced and nonsense, Jordi Alba, Messi's teammate with the cule team and in MLS, prefers to settle it. Invited on the program El Larguero, the full-back put an end to this exercise with a forceful stance: Leo is on another level.

Comparing Lamine with Leo... there is no possible comparison. Leo Messi has no rival in my opinion

Jordi Alba

Without detracting from Yamal, who is a player of this era and of a new generation, Alba understands that the youngster is just beginning his career. There is still a long way to go before he can be compared to a genius who has won everything and at 38 continues to show his talent.

From Camp Nou to Lionel Messi Stadium?

Joke or not, the rumor has spread that there are intentions to change the name of the Camp Nou stadium. It is said that Barcelona would be willing to make this modification in honor of 'La Pulga', who is a historic player of the club and world soccer. On this possibility, Alba says that his friend would not like the idea.

I know what I've done in my career and it's been very nice. I've given the level; then, my character has played tricks on me

Jordi Alba

The farewell is coming

At 36 years of age, Jordi Alba is aware that his path on the pitch is coming to an end. The next step is retirement, a stage that he has thought about and analyzed. It will be next season when he says goodbye to the ball and the dream days as a professional footballer.