Nineteen years ago, a 20-year-old Lionel Messi bathed a six-month-old baby boy for a UNICEF charity program. In ways that outdid fiction, that baby boy grew up to become Lionel Messi’s World Cup final opponent: Lamine Yamal.

The Spanish soccer prodigy spoke with Argentinian legend Lionel Messi after their heated match.

The 2026 FIFA men's World Cup is over, but that iconic photo of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal will remain in the zeitgeist.

FC Barcelona reignited debate after resharing the viral Lionel Messi–Lamine Yamal baby photo, calling itself ’the best club in the world’ ahead of the pair’s anticipated FIFA World Cup final showdown.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will showcase the strength of FC Barcelona, with club legends and rising stars like Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal.

Compare Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal's stats at age 19, including goals, assists, appearances, trophies, and why their early careers unfolded so differently.

Lionel Messi is indisputably the most important player in Barcelona’s history. That is evident in the fact that, despite leaving the club nearly five years ago, his name continues to be relevant in the club’s day-to-day discussions. With the ...

Topps is creating a trading card of what became a famous photo during the World Cup of Argentina's Lionel Messi holding Spain's Lamine Yamal, the company said Monday. Messi, whom many consider soccer's greatest player,

Lionel Messi was diagnosed with Growth Hormone Deficiency as a child. Here's how Barcelona's financial support helped save the Argentina legend's career.

As Lionel Messi prepares to lead Argentina against Spain in Sunday's World Cup final, ESPN spoke to those who shaped his international career.