Now it's official: Messi-like Dybala is a global superstar

The Juventus ace dislikes the comparisons with his fellow Argentine but he announced himself as a truly special talent with a double against Barcelona

"It's time!" read the mosaic unveiled just before kick-off in Turin. Time for one of the most eagerly-awaited encounters in Juventus' history. Time for revenge over the side that had beaten them in the Champions League final in Berlin just two years previously.

However, it was also time for Paulo Dybala to announce himself as the game's next global superstar, a player capable of rivalling Neymar for Ballon d'Or honours for years to come. Dybala did just that. He wasn’t just good. He was decisive, netting the opening two goals in a remarkable…