Jose Mourinho credits Barcelona legend for helping him grow as a managerBarcelona’s Lamine Yamal’s emergence draws comparisons to a young Lionel Messi. While premature, Messi’s decades of dominance, even earning respect from rivals like Jose Mourinho, sets a high bar. Mourinho admits Messi forced him to “think a lot” and spurred his growth as a manager, highlighting the Argentine’s enduring impact. Even without coaching him, Mourinho recognizes Messi’s unparalleled potential.
