Yes, those photos you’ve seen are real.
More than 18 years ago, a baby named Lamine Yamal and his mom Sheila met Lionel Messi at a UNICEF fundraising photoshoot.
Today, their achievements on the pitch inspire millions. Off the pitch, both Messi and Lamine Yamal use their voices and platforms as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors to support and advocate for children around the world.
The goal? That every child survives, thrives, and fulfils their potential.
We are proud to have them on our team.
Credit: Joan Monfort
Messi bathed Yamal when he was a baby, they were finally scheduled to meet in the finalissma and they cancelled it & now they finally meet at 19 and 39 years of age in the World Cup final.
I swear not even Shakespeare himself could’ve written this script.
lamine being on his phone 3 hours before a world cup semi final slapping up throwbacks on his story insinuating that he’s gonna cook you again and following through with it, is exactly what this game need