NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJuly 16, 2026Miami-Dade
The Story Behind the Viral Photo of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal
A 2007 photograph of a young Lionel Messi bathing an infant Lamine Yamal has resurfaced as the two players prepare to face each other in the FIFA World Cup final. The image was originally taken for a charity calendar produced by FC Barcelona and UNICEF.
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This article provides historical context for a viral image involving two prominent professional athletes who are scheduled to compete against each other in an upcoming FIFA World Cup final.
Key Facts
- Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are scheduled to play against each other in the FIFA World Cup final.
- A 2007 photograph shows Lionel Messi bathing Lamine Yamal when Yamal was an infant.
- The photograph was created for a charity calendar featuring FC Barcelona players and UNICEF.
- The photo was taken in the Rocafonda neighborhood of Mataró.
- Joan Monfort is the photographer who captured the image in 2007.
- Lamine Yamal turned 19 years old on July 13.
- Lionel Messi is 39 years old.
- The photo was shared publicly by Lamine Yamal's father, Mounir Nasraoui, on Instagram in 2024.
Who's Mentioned
organizationUNICEF“Charity partner for the 2007 calendar project.”personMounir Nasraoui“Father of Lamine Yamal.”locationMetlife“Venue for the upcoming World Cup final.”organizationFutbol Club de Barcelona“Professional soccer club.”personSheila Ebana“Mother of Lamine Yamal.”personLionel Messi“Professional soccer player for the Argentine national team.”personJoan Monfort“Photographer who took the 2007 photo.”personLamine Yamal“Professional soccer player for the Spanish national team and FC Barcelona.”