The New York Times·2 min read·easy
The remarkable story of Lionel Messi’s meeting with a baby Lamine Yamal
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A resurfaced 2007 photograph shows a young Lionel Messi bathing a baby who would grow up to be soccer star Lamine Yamal. The story behind the image has gained renewed interest as a remarkable piece of football history.
A version of this article was first published in July 2024. “It was a difficult shot,” photographer Joan Monfort told The Athletic. “We can say I sweated some blood to take it. “Lionel Messi is still shy now. He was much more shy when he was starting... [5857 chars]
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