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Messi says it's 'crazy' he met, bathed baby Lamine Yamal
Lionel Messi said it's "crazy" he first met Lamine Yamal when Yamal was an infant and now, almost 19 years later, is facing him in a World Cup final. Photos of Messi holding Yamal and giving him a bath during a charity photoshoot have been making the rounds since Argentina and Spain advanced to the final on Sunday,

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World Cup destiny: Messi bathed Yamal as a baby, now they face off for soccer's top title
Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title.
'A global star': Lionel Messi delivers Lamine Yamal verdict ahead of World Cup final
Lionel Messi has said Lamine Yamal is one of the best players in the world ahead of an historic meeting between the pair.

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Lionel Messi talks about ‘crazy’ Lamine Yamal baby photos before they meet in World Cup final
Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal colliding in World Cup final is glimpse of soccer’s present, future
Lionel Messi finally responds to iconic photo with Lamine Yamal before World Cup final
"He’s one of the best in the world at the moment without a doubt, and I wish him the best of luck because his well-being will be Barcelona’s well-being as well," he gushed.

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