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The curious story of the viral photo of Messi and Yamal
A photo from a photoshoot of star Lionel Messi and Spaniard Lamine Yamal has gone viral decades later with the World Cup
TL;DR
- A 2007 UNICEF photo campaign featuring Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal has gone viral.
- In the photo, a young Messi is seen giving a bath to an infant Yamal.
- The campaign was a collaboration between FC Barcelona and UNICEF to promote children's programs.
- The photo has gained significant attention as Messi and Yamal are scheduled to compete in the FIFA World Cup final.
- Photographer Joan Monfort described Messi as introverted and shy during the photoshoot.
- Lamine Yamal's father shared the photo, calling it 'the beginning of two legends'.