Pakistan, July 18 -- Argentina captain Lionel Messi has spoken publicly about the viral photograph showing him holding Lamine Yamal as a baby, describing the moment as "crazy" ahead of their highly anticipated meeting in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

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Messi shared his thoughts during an appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York City, where he was interviewed by former NFL quarterback Tom Brady. Brady referred to the now-famous 2007 charity photograph taken at Barcelona's Camp Nou and asked Messi what it meant to face Yamal in football's biggest match nearly two decades later.

Calling the image "crazy," Messi said life had come full circle. He recalled taking th...