A 19-year-old photo of a young Lionel Messi bathing baby Lamine Yamal has popped up on social media. This comes just before the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.
The picture was taken in 2007 during a charity calendar photoshoot. This event was organized by Barcelona and a local newspaper. It has caught a lot of attention again as both players helped their teams reach the biggest stage in world football.
Messi, who is now the captain of Argentina and one of the best players ever, will face Yamal, Spain’s rising star, in Sunday’s final. This adds a unique twist to their shared story.
The photo shows a young Messi, who was then becoming a star at Barcelona, holding and bathing a baby Yamal. Nearly two decades later, Yamal is now one of the brightest young talents in football.
The image first went viral in 2024. This was during Yamal’s rise with Spain and Barcelona. It has come back into the spotlight again as both players get ready to play against each other in the World Cup final.
Fans around the world are fascinated by the surprising link between these two footballers. Many are calling it one of the most remarkable moments in the sport, showing how their paths have crossed in such an unexpected way.
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