Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal's World Cup Connection

Lamine Yamal, the boy in the baby bath, has unbelievably become the successor to Lionel Messi at Barcelona and now, maybe, on the world stage too.

Background

According to Spain's coach, Luis de la Fuente, the connection between the two players goes beyond chance. He says, 'Maybe Lionel Messi has picked up lots of babies, maybe it’s chance, but for those of us who have faith, who believe in something beyond, ‘chance’ is God’s pseudonym when he doesn’t want to sign his name.'

Key Details

Luis de la Fuente believes that in life, everything happens for a reason. He thinks that there is something mystical or spiritual at play, saying 'Sometimes it’s true that the circle isn’t closed, but in my view there’s something else, something … I don’t know, mystical, spiritual.'

What It Means

The image of Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi has become a symbol of this World Cup, leaving many to contemplate the scene and gaze upon the image. Luis de la Fuente's words suggest that there may be more to the connection between the two players than meets the eye.