Why did Lionel Messi have a photo with Lamine Yamal as a baby?

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Lionel Messi was photographed holding a baby Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal celebrates a goal for Spain against France at Euro 2024.
Lamine Yamal celebrates a goal for Spain against France at Euro 2024. (Image credit: Getty Images)

Lamine Yamal is the name on everyone’s lips after his stunning goal against France in the Euro 2024 semi-final. The 17-year-old became the youngest goal scorer in the tournament’s history with his superb curling strike.

It has been a remarkable rise to prominence over the last year for the teenager, who has become a regular for Barcelona. And there is plenty of excitement around his future after a hugely impressive Euro 2024 campaign.

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Callum Rice-Coates
Callum Rice-Coates

Callum is a football writer who has had work published by the likes of BBC Sport, the Independent, BT Sport and the Blizzard, amongst various others. A lifelong Wrexham fan, he is hoping Ryan Reynolds can lead his hometown club to the promised land.