Once in his arms, now in his way: Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi and a date with destiny
A 2007 photograph of Messi holding a baby Yamal was just a moment in time. Nearly two decades later, it has become football folklore — as the two generations of Barcelona brilliance prepare to meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
· 7/18/2026, 4:14:11 PM· 2 min read
A 2007 photograph of Messi holding a baby Yamal was just a moment in time. Nearly two decades later, it has become football folklore — as the two generations of Barcelona brilliance prepare to meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
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