Two young football talents once compared to Lionel Messi, Ansu Fati and Karamoko Dembele, face pivotal career moments. Fati, once seen as Messi's heir at FC Barcelona, might move to AC Milan on a loan deal for $25 million after struggles post-injury, following a loan spell at Brighton. On the other hand, Dembele, likened to Messi at 16, has been released by French club Brest despite early promise at Celtic and a successful loan spell at Blackpool, where he made significant contributions. Both players, once touted for greatness, now stand at critical junctures in their careers, seeking to fulfill early potential and make impactful comebacks.