Barcelona: (RightNow) An exciting showdown is expected between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal in the Football World Cup final. Argentina’s Messi once bathed a child 19 years ago, who is now playing for Spain.

This incident dates back to 2007 when Messi participated in a UNICEF charity calendar photo shoot. In this shoot, Messi held a child who later became Spain’s renowned player, Lamine Yamal.

In 2024, Yamal’s father shared these photos on social media, which went viral. Fans noticed that the child in Messi’s arms is now an emerging footballer.

Lamine Yamal has impressed the world with his outstanding performance. He is among Spain’s key new-generation players and has made his mark in the World Cup.

It is worth noting that Messi played a crucial role in leading his team to the World Cup final. This historic match between two generations has become a focal point of interest worldwide.