A photo of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, taken in 2007, has resurfaced as the two prepare to face off in the World Cup final. The photo, taken by Joan Monfort, shows Messi bathing Yamal, who was a baby at the time, in a plastic bathtub.
A Remarkable Twist of Fate
Monfort, a freelance photojournalist, took the photos as part of a charity calendar produced by local newspaper Sport and UNICEF. The calendar featured photos of Barcelona players with babies from local families, and Yamal’s mother had won a raffle to participate.
Messi, who is now 20 years older than Yamal, has spoken about the photo, saying it is ‘crazy’ to think that they are now facing each other in the World Cup final. Yamal, who plays for Spain, has also commented on the photo, saying it is ‘unbelievable’ that they share a picture like that.
A Dream Final
The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain is set to be a thrilling match, with both teams featuring some of the best players in the world. Messi, who is considered one of the greatest players of all time, will be looking to lead his team to victory, while Yamal will be hoping to make a name for himself on the biggest stage in football.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
