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Messi Reflects on Iconic Photo with Spain's Yamal Ahead of 2026 World Cup Final
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup final in New York, Lionel Messi reflected on his journey and upcoming match against Spain’s young star Lamine Yamal, recalling a famous photo of them from 2007. Messi emphasized passion over pressure in football, praised Yamal’s talent, and expressed his competitive spirit.
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- 01Messi recalled a 2007 photo holding baby Lamine Yamal before facing him in the 2026 World Cup final.
- 02Messi said he learned to handle pressure by focusing on passion and enjoying football from childhood.
- 03Yamal, 19, is praised by Messi as a top player with a bright future at Barcelona.
- 04Coach Scaloni is unsure if this will be Messi’s last World Cup but says he keeps surprising.
- 05Scaloni reunited with Spain’s coach Luis de la Fuente, expressing mutual respect.
- 06The event featured sports stars Djokovic, Durant, and Brady alongside the World Cup trophy.
Argentina’s coach Scaloni also highlighted Messi’s ongoing impact and shared a respectful reunion with Spain’s coach.
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