Headline : Photos of Messi and  young Lamine Yamal resurface, marking “the beginning of two great legend”

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In 2007, a young Lionel Messi posed for photos with an infant in the Camp Nou dressing room during a charity calendar photoshoot in Barcelona. At the time, Messi, then 20 years old, was already establishing himself as a footballing phenomenon destined to become arguably the greatest player of all time. Little did the photographer realize that the baby in those photos would also make a significant impact in international football less than 17 years later.

That baby was Lamine Yamal, who at 17 years old is currently making headlines at the European Championships, showcasing his talent and potential on the global stage. It’s a remarkable twist of fate that connects these two figures across different generations of football excellence.

His goal against France in the semi-final on Tuesday is destined to be remembered for decades. At just 16 years and 362 days old, this strike also earned him the title of the youngest scorer in the tournament’s history.

The long-forgotten photo of Messi and Yamal resurfaced recently after Yamal’s father shared it on Instagram with the caption: “The beginning of two legends.” These photos were originally captured by Joan Monfort, a freelance photographer for the Associated Press.

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