14.04.2026 11:24
Lamine Yamal, in a statement about the iconic photo taken in Lionel Messi's arms as a baby, said he does not remember the moment but considers being in the same frame with 'the greatest of all time' a great source of pride and inspiration.
Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal made notable statements about the iconic photo taken with Lionel Messi from his childhood. Despite being at the beginning of his career, Yamal has become one of the most talked-about names in world football, and his words quickly became an agenda item.
PHOTOGRAPH EMERGING YEARS LATER BACK ON THE AGENDA
The frame featuring Lamine Yamal in Lionel Messi's arms during his infancy had frequently come to the fore in the football world in recent years. This photo, shown as one of the symbolic moments of Barcelona's youth academy, began to be discussed again with the young star's rise.
"MESSI IS HOLDING ME BUT I'M NOT LOOKING AT HIM"
Evaluating the frame in question, Yamal expressed that he is surprised every time he looks at the photo. The young player, stating that the moment is both interesting and meaningful for him, drew attention with his words: "I was surprised that Messi is holding me in his arms and I'm not looking at him at all."
"I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M DOING"
Yamal, stating that he was unaware of the moment because he was still a baby, said that this photo emerging years later holds a special meaning for him. The young footballer emphasized the unconsciousness of that moment by saying, "I don't know what I'm doing."
"IT'S AS IF I'VE BEEN BLESSED BY THE GREATEST IN HISTORY"
Yamal, stating that being in the same frame with Lionel Messi is a great pride for him, used words full of praise for the Argentine star. Describing Messi as "the greatest footballer in history," the young player said he sees this memory as a kind of luck and source of inspiration.