Sports July 19, 2026 at 1:20 PM

Lionel Messi responds to iconic photo with baby Lamine Yamal ahead of World Cup final

The Independent Sport

Lionel Messi has described the viral photos of him with baby Lamine Yamal as "just crazy", as destiny brings the pair together for the World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday (19 July).

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