Atlanta, June 20 -- Spanish forward Lamine Yamal has heaped praise on Lionel Messi, calling the Argentine legend the best player in football history and dismissing any lingering debate over his legacy.

Speaking to RTVE, as quoted by FotMob, the 18-year-old Barcelona forward said Messi continues to prove his greatness in every match. However, the rising sensation Yamal revealed that Brazilian great Neymar is his idol.

"Every match proves he's the best in history. If anyone has doubts, it's because they're looking for them," Yamal said. "There's nothing more to say. My idol is Neymar, but Messi is the best," Yamal added.

Messi guided defending champions Argentina to a strong start in their World Cup title defence with a commanding perfor...