From baby photo to World Cup final

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July 19, 2026

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They shared a tender moment 18 years ago.

It was a moment captured in a photograph when a young Barcelona footballer, Lionel Messi, held Spanish baby Lamine Yamal during a promotional photo shoot.

The image went viral last week after it became clear that Argentina and Spain would face each other in today’s FIFA World Cup final.

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