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news El Financiero 2026-07-19

Viral Messi-Lamine Yamal Photo Origin: A UNICEF Calendar Shoot

The now-iconic photo of Lionel Messi bathing baby Lamine Yamal was taken 19 years ago for a UNICEF charity calendar. The selection of babies for the shoot was reportedly random, making the eventual reunion at the World Cup even more remarkable.

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