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A reunion is planned between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, a little less than 18 years after their famous photo.
With Argentina winning the Copa America on Sunday night against Colombia and Spain beating England, the two teams will meet again next year.
It also means a reunion for Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, just under 18 years after their famous photo.
18 years later, the reunion
During Euro 2024, a photo of a young Lionel Messi holding baby Lamine Yamal went viral, with the FC Barcelona legend bathing the now FC Barcelona winger for a photoshoot.
With the return of the La Finalissima competition, a showdown between the Copa América and Euro champions, the two men will step foot on the pitch face to face for the first time. According to Sport, although no date has been set for the clash, it is expected to take place in the United States in July or August 2025, a year after the World Cup is held there.
Many have struggled to avoid comparisons between the two players, with Lamine Yamal bursting onto the scene at a young age and possessing a magical left foot. While those comparisons are premature, there is no doubt that Lamine Yamal is the most talented player to come out of La Masia since Messi.
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