Lamine Yamal shares backstory of photo with Lionel Messi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Lamine Yamal discussed the viral photo of himself as a baby with Lionel Messi, explaining he initially requested his father to delay sharing it to avoid comparisons. Eventually, the image gained attention when Yamal's father re-uploaded it after Lamine had become a notable player for Barcelona. The two met at the World Cup final, where Yamal expressed gratitude to Messi. Now, Yamal aims for his first Ballon d'Or, asserting his readiness for the honor.
- •Yamal originally asked his father not to share the photo with Messi.
- •The photo became viral after Yamal established himself in Barcelona.
- •Yamal met Messi at the World Cup final, thanking him for his impact.
- •He is now aiming for his first Ballon d'Or.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Lamine Yamal explains the story behind his iconic photo with Lionel Messi
"The photograph of a young Lamine Yamal being bathed by Lionel Messi as a baby remains one of the most remarkable coincidences in football history.The image, taken by SPORT photographer Joan Monfort, c...
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