Archive · 20 Jul 2026

Yamal and Messi share emotional embrace at World Cup

Yamal and Messi share emotional embrace at World Cup

In the 2026 World Cup final, Spain won against Argentina.

After the game, a young Spanish player named Lamine Yamal walked over to Lionel Messi, the Argentine captain, and gave him a hug.

This moment was very special because 19 years ago, Messi had held baby Yamal in a charity photo.

Many people saw this as a beautiful way to show the passing of the torch from an old football star to a new one.

Yamal has achieved a lot at a very young age, while Messi's career is coming to an end.

The photo of them together has become very famous.

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