A joint photograph of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal has caused a major stir. It was taken in 2007 for a charity calendar. Messi was 20 years old at the time, while Yamal was just a 5-6-month-old infant.
In the photo, Messi is bathing baby Yamal. It took on a new meaning ahead of the 2026 World Cup final. Messi called the photo "incredible." He noted that playing in the same tournament as Yamal is "crazy."
Yamal shared that his father had kept the photo. The family had remained silent about it for a long time. They did not want Yamal to be constantly compared to Messi. Yamal said that no one is offended by such comparisons, but according to him, it can be harmful.
Yamal admitted that he was surprised by the picture. He is happy to have a memento with the legendary footballer.
