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A photo from 2007 shows a 19-year-old Lionel Messi holding a baby—none other than Lamine Yamal, now a World Cup sensation set to face Messi in the final. Randomly selected as a baby for a charity calendar, Yamal’s life took a surreal turn when the photo resurfaced after his stunning goal, sparking talk of destiny. While Yamal respects Messi and wears his iconic number, he’s carving his own path—already matching Messi’s stats at the same age, winning titles and breaking records. Spain’s coach and fans see it as a generational handoff, while Yamal’s flair hints at a new era. Whether fate or coincidence, this World Cup final is rewriting soccer history—one photo, one generation, one unforgettable clash.

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