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The story behind viral photos of Messi bathing rising soccer star
Lamine Yamal’s baby photos with a young, long-haired Lionel Messi have become lasting images during this summer of soccer. Yamal – who will celebrate his 17th birthday Saturday, one day before Spain competes in the Euro 2024 final – continues to reach new …