Messi commented on the famous photo with baby Lamine Yamal

Argentina national football team captain Lionel Messi called the story behind the photograph in which he is bathing the future star of the Spanish national team Lamine Yamal as an infant an incredible coincidence.

"That photograph is just crazy. I took that picture when he was a baby, and now we are about to face each other competing for victory at the World Cup. It's truly incredible," L. Messi said at a press conference.

The Argentine also spoke highly of the Spanish footballer's game.

"Without a doubt, he is one of the best players in the world right now. I wish him great success, because if he continues to progress, it will benefit Barcelona. But in our match, we will do everything to prevent him from showing his best game, although it will be very difficult. At the same time, we will need to contain not only Lamine, but the entire Spanish national team — they have a very strong squad," L. Messi noted.