Argentine football star Lionel Messi commented on the circulating photos of him with Spain national team star Lamine Yamal as a baby, ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

In an excerpt from his talk, he said: "I took a photo with him when he was a baby, and here we are today facing each other in the World Cup. It's truly amazing."

He continued by saying: "I wish him all the best, because his success is the success of Barcelona. We will try to perform well so that he doesn't give his best, even if that is difficult."