Messi calls Yamal baby photo 'incredible' before final

Editorial team · Aggregated reporting · 18 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Argentina captain Lionel Messi described his viral 2007 photo with a baby Lamine Yamal as 'incredible' on Friday, ahead of their historic World Cup final matchup on Sunday. The image, showing a young Messi holding an infant Yamal, has captivated fans as the two stars prepare to face off for the championship.