Messi and Brady in disbelief over 'prophetic' Lamine Yamal photo
Summary
Lionel Messi and Spain’s young star Lamine Yamal appeared at a news event before the World Cup final, recalling a photo from 2007 when Messi held Yamal as a baby. Both players now face each other in the World Cup, with Messi praising Yamal’s talent and wishing him luck while preparing to compete against him.Key Facts
- In 2007, Messi held five-month-old Lamine Yamal during a charity photo shoot at Barcelona.
- Lamine Yamal debuted for Barcelona at age 15 and inherited Messi’s number 10 shirt.
- Yamal helped Spain win Euro 2024 and may become the youngest to win both the European Championships and the World Cup.
- Messi called the photo "incredible" and said it is "crazy" they are now World Cup rivals.
- NFL legend Tom Brady described the photo as "very prophetic" during the event.
- The event included appearances by athletes Novak Djokovic, Kevin Durant, and NFL owner Tom Brady.
- Messi said Yamal is one of the best players in the world and wished him success, but promised to try to prevent Spain from winning.
- Coaches and players from Argentina and Spain also met and showed respect ahead of the final.
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