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Messi speaks out for the first time about the famous photo of him bathing baby Yamal in 2007

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Messi speaks out for the first time about the famous photo of him bathing baby Yamal in 2007
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Key Points

  • With Argentina and Spain facing each other in the World Cup final, the 2007 photo of Messi and Yamal has resurfaced.
  • In that historic frame, Messi was seen bathing Lamine Yamal, who was a five-month-old baby at the time.
  • Speaking about this famous photo that became popular years later for the first time, Messi reacted by describing the situation as 'crazy'.

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Taken in 2007Five-month-old baby

With Argentina and Spain facing each other in the World Cup final, one of the most iconic photos in world football, featuring Lionel Messi bathing a five-month-old baby Lamine Yamal in 2007, has resurfaced.

Years after this image captured the world's attention, Argentina National Team captain Messi has finally made a statement regarding it. The fact that Yamal, who was just a baby at the time, has grown today to become one of football's brightest stars has further increased the meaning and popularity of the photo.

The star footballer, who is the subject of this historic moment, stated that he felt sincere and amazed by the resurfacing of this special moment from the past, describing the situation as 'crazy'. The performance displayed by young star Yamal and the Argentina-Spain final have propelled the interest in this nostalgic photo to its peak.

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When was the famous photo bringing Messi and Lamine Yamal together taken?
The famous photo was taken in 2007 when Lamine Yamal was just a five-month-old baby.
What did Messi think about this photo?
Speaking about the photo for the first time years later, Messi described the situation as a 'crazy' and unbelievable event.
Why has this photo resurfaced now?
The photo regained popularity because the Argentina and Spain national teams are facing each other in the World Cup final.

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