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Mikel Merino Reacts to Messi-Yamal 2007 Photo
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Spain's Mikel Merino said he initially thought a 2007 photo of Lionel Messi with infant Lamine Yamal was AI-generated.
The photo shows Messi holding Yamal during a charity calendar shoot for UNICEF.
Messi and Yamal are set to face each other for the first time in the 2026 World Cup final.
The image has gone viral, captivating fans ahead of the highly anticipated match.
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