Inter's Thuram Names Mbappe, Dembele Better than Yamal After Champions League Draw

Lamine Yamal delivered a standout performance in Barcelona's 3-3 Champions League semi-final draw with Inter Milan, scoring a spectacular goal and drawing widespread acclaim from fans, coaches, and pundits, with many likening his talent to a generational phenomenon. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick and Inter coach Simone Inzaghi both praised Yamal's impact, with Inzaghi calling him a 'phenomenon born every 50 years.' Despite this acclaim, Inter's Marcus Thuram argued that Yamal is not yet the world's best footballer, ranking Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe ahead of him. Yamal's rapid rise, including reaching 100 games for Barcelona at just 17, has drawn comparisons to Lionel Messi, though the young winger has sought to temper such parallels. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford, now revitalized at Aston Villa, has again been linked with a potential transfer to Barcelona, which may see him team up with Yamal next season. Rashford's strong Champions League performances for Villa have fueled renewed interest from Barcelona, but a substantial transfer fee would be required.