Throwback photo of Messi bathing baby Yamal resurfaces before World Cup final

Author: Ayobami OkerindePublished on: July 16, 2026Country: World

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Throwback photo of Messi bathing baby Yamal resurfaces before World Cup final

A photo from 2007 showing Lionel Messi bathing baby Lamine Yamal has resurfaced ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. The image, taken during a Barcelona charity calendar shoot, went viral in 2024 and is circulating again before the July 19 showdown. Argentina, led by Messi, beat England 2-1 in the semi-final, while Yamal's Spain defeated France 2-0.

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