Lionel Messi Addresses Bathing Lamine Yamal 19 Years Before World Cup Final

Lionel Messi addressed the viral photo of him bathing Lamine Yamal nearly two decades before their anticipated 2026 World Cup final meeting. During a Fanatics Fest press conference, the 39-year-old described the image as crazy. Meanwhile, Argentina advanced to the World Cup final after a dramatic victory over England, where teammate Enzo Fernández celebrated by lifting Messi onto his shoulders. The matchup positions Messi against a potential successor in the Spanish athlete Lamine Yamal.