Baptised by Messi? The Story behind Viral Pics of Messi holding baby Yamal|Vantage with Palki Sharma

Baptised by Messi? The story behind viral photos of Messi holding baby Yamal | Vantage with Palki Sharma
In 2007, Lionel Messi posed for a photo with a baby during a charity calendar shoot. Those pictures are now going viral because the baby in those photos is Lamine Yamal, Spain's football wunderkind and the youngest goal-scorer in the Euro semi-finals. Palki Sharma brings you his story.
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[@Sipho_Thenjwayo]

Baptized by the GOAT this reporter knows what she is saying.

[@lilmbaye29]

The fact this reporter talks about Bojan Krkic and Javier Saviola shows she knows what she's talking about.

[@emojiman5741]

😍

[@Mahmud9171]

He is muslim

[@oneone7522]

Yeah we come here to learn

[@HD_0420]

that goal against france was top class💥💯💯

[@Iam_Marvino]

Baptised by THE GOAT

[@Eruilung]

Hahaha 😂😂😂

[@emojiman5741]

🙏👍👌

[@mehranbashir5498]

Bathed not baptized.

[@maryanto66]

​@@mehranbashir5498 that's right... Lamine's family are mosleem,,,

[@rkt2583]

yamal is a Muslim

[@user-cz2kn4jx4t]

Magic touch from messi 🫡 now 16 years old magic 👏

[@daviesmatts4953]

Truly Baptised by the GOAT Lionel Messi ❤❤❤

[@SpendthriftGamer]

barca producing wonder kids… as if they have setup a manufacturing unit for it😂

[@nyoni_tour6677]

And real is known for buying goats 😂

[@j4genius961]

​@@nyoni_tour6677 It worked for them so far hasn't it😅

[@yawfraser]

But don't reach anywhere in the Champions league 😂

[@masekoromeo7919]

Yes Barca have produced stars, wonder kid only Lamal at 16 who led his national team to the EURO Champions final, at 16 what did Messi do for Argentina I'm not taking anything away from Messi just stating facts.

[@Realdeal1416]

Not Barca produce them they are being kidnapped from a young age.

[@KurajGustavo]

You are the best journalist in the world. I love you Palki❤

[@firstblessings8777]

Good journalist indeed. She's racist and always gives biased reports about Africa.

[@just_cyzaa]

Now messi and Yamal had become nightmare to france 🇫🇷

[@fodayamara56]

I wonder what type of human you're hahahaha😂😂 you actually made my day😂

[@pongomthangchai5626]

Baptized By the Legend turning the Kid to a legend ❤❤..

[@lone_warrior665]

German rules😂😂😂 for football. Spain is actually paying penalty for playing Yamal.

[@ASK-ce6ps]

Chill out the kid is unreal bro

[@IdoNomb]

​@@ASK-ce6psidk what you read in your head and how your brain processes information but he is laughing at German age rules.

[@tincanthemantheman2174]

Actually he turned 17 the day right before the final so he was able to play the full 90 minutes

[@bababariham5771]

He has the blessing of football royalty❤

[@lone_warrior665]

He will be 17th just before the Euro final. Go Yamal make history.

[@BdmshCmpny-to5ow]

God made him and cleared all the obstacles on his way as he has grown.

[@taralshah100]

That's just great! Blessed by one-eyed group member, himself. This kid will go places..

[@ApokoNgyang]

Nothing but praying for Indian footballers to be recognise by India like how it recognise cricket 🙏

[@amazingsunset9446]

Nice dream 😂😂.

[@adrianalima9559]

why not westerners recognize cricket as they recognize football

[@MysticFnaticz]

​@@adrianalima9559football IA bigger and more popular lol cricket isnt

[@nnaman007]

Bitter truth is players are not up to international standards. Not even one playing in any of the top 50 leagues that have thousands of players And there are many top african players like mane who made it to the very top with much less opportunities.

[@mtk3755]

​@@adrianalima9559 because football is much better and im from india

[@amanajm6971]

If Yr idol is messi ,y will shine ❤️

[@efootballpesjazz]

Average Ronaldo fans will say it's rigged 😂

[@SlimJim3082]

I dunno how and where they get thw time to type since they've been crying since 18/12/2022 😂

[@uknasa007]

RONALDO GOAT

[@ambientwishwalker8908]

​@@uknasa007 wow Ronaldo fans are really dogs .

[@oneone7522]

😂😂😂😂

[@Daryldixoncrossbow]

Looks like Gods plan

[@elone4933]

He should get the Balon Dor . He is creating waves and having positive influence on the game. What he is doing has never been done before

[@quality6823]

To bring up The story of Jaml amid so many sad news of Tribble events the world is facing was very nice of you. You are a beautiful soul, Be careful and all the best to you and your loved ones.

[@abel2933]

It is yamal

[@fijianz1]

Yamal wont burn out like some other wonderkids..... He's like Mbape, Christiano, Messi.Ronaldinho Gaucho even Wayne Rooney 🎉

[@rikzinglepcha2462]

He will become Yamal not messey

[@myoutube6905]

I just knew this story was going to come up on firstpost❤

[@AsongafacTikokelvin-zu8hm]

Messi is the 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@abhiramb5802]

That's not even a debate

[@uknasa007]

RONALDO

[@danielmensah7772]

Love from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@petecefa8443]

Let him develop and still enjoy being a kid! Don't put too much pressure on him. Let him grow organically and he will do very well - otherwise he will collapse under too much pressure.

[@mahboobhussain2312]

He has allah blessings

[@bpi8940]

no blessings for people in muslim countries.

[@moncef9778]

@@bpi8940 he is muslim

[@junaidshah7920]

@@bpi8940 come on bro,don't be jealous

[@moesugumaran5073]

so maradona, pele and others did not get Allah's blessings? and yet became greats. what a stupidity ? you guys must always link religion to everything. so palestine did not get Allah's blessing right? we dont link religion to other non muslim footballers. saying he is cristian, hindu , buddhist bla bla bla. only you morons do it. only you all. have you all wondered why you guys are hated? narrow minded. dont blame others the way you are perceived.

[@neonationalist1772]

​@@bpi8940that's the sign you follow s@t@nist.

[@kevenn1564]

Blessed by Goat 🤗❤️‍🩹

[@luckytamta2626]

Lamine Yamal is the Next Big thing in Football History 🔥🔥🐐🐐

[@717bmohamed]

Messi is just an ordinary human who has no extraordinary power except on football fields...Lamine talents is a blessing from God

[@fukun001]

He will be a huge star. 2 important matches and he was involved in 2 important goals. 1 assist in QF and 1 goal in SF. He single handedly taken Spain to the Euro Final. Future of football will be Mbape Vs Yamal

[@AmritXwargiary]

he did very good but common single handedly taken to final??? nah dude...watch the game live not in reels... spain have rodri, fabian, william, and many more..

[@lionajo]

whenever there is African gene hope for best Always 😊❤

[@yohan7782]

Messi has no African gene

[@jamemule5326]

Messi is not african.

[@ever-flourish5788]

Idiot we are talking about Lamale !!

[@ever-flourish5788]

​@@jamemule5326Idiot !! We are talking about the young superstar Jamale

[@artsummary]

yamal from morocco

[@nongrum2509]

The next goats 🐐

[@frankiewilliams4063]

How many goals? lol

[@abhiramb5802]

Know the meaning of Goat. Messi is the GOAT. Can't say whether someone will replace. But till now none.

[@monopoly9]

Nobody is talking about how his father borrowed money to buy him boots....yet we only see his mom now

[@SlimJim3082]

Men's sacrifices are often overlooked.

[@DolaFiche]

We always see his father.. why are men and women always competing?

[@Omar-kl3xp]

That’s a stupid comment , this is not a competition, both of his parent has sacrificed time and money for him , he praised them well equally everywhere ,both had an impact in his life so why are you making it into competition?

[@mjvideos4859]

No other player will be born like Messi believe me or not Messi will always be number one in history so special unstoppable

[@talataziz4742]

Goat touch❤

[@kaptaan7]

What substitution before 8:00 pm 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@best_world_music_luvinho]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@uknasa007]

lmao

[@freddyeptho3947]

Yamal is yamal and mesi is mesi. They're two different personalities so stop spreading rubbing news

[@kitosio]

Palki Sharma is everything and all around the interest of people worldwide

[@pawanbh]

All your video have very low in volume compared to others KZbin videos. I always have to increase the volume by ~30% when I need to watch your news. Please do something about it. I really like your channel and its content.

[@aagamkumar5321]

messi the god the greatest no one can match him

[@bennaga9764]

Too young to be compared with the GOAT himself. Hope he continue to excel.❤

[@lordmessi7723]

Messi magic ❤

[@devidjav3583]

I wish him all the best stay focused u have the gift and talent u will become what God destined for you to be

[@actionjamaicaja]

Powerful young King ♥️💚💛🇯🇲🙏🙏

[@Elsuper68]

Nobody in this world can not be compered with the greatest of all time Pele , Maradona and Messi we all South America are the greatest and we produce the Best

[@bhargavsai8014]

Cope harder,European football will always be better than southamerican,southamerican players play withoutt any passion to the game,always seen partying in some random pub,they don't enjoy football and play just for money

[@Krishna-kt7cf]

We as Indians should talk about our country's football and criticize the wrong happening in Indian football then only we can improve little bit 😢

[@safaladhungel2506]

Almost same skills. Are we going to witness another superstar? Very likely. All the best young man. Here comes a future suparstar

[@Dina21754]

If he signs for PSG. He would be finished. Stay Barcelona kid.

[@yogita_op]

He is in Barca with a 1 Billion euro release clause.

[@Rowedaneia17]

Greatness ❤️💙

[@sayit7768]

Inspiring story

[@ycamara9034]

Yes he is bless 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💪🙏👍✌️

[@dy6682]

All the best to him . Maybe Spain will take the Euro cup 2024?

[@Realdeal1416]

Cheers to Yamal I like him too.

[@skdutta6634]

Indian players need La Masia like academies

[@user-tn7kr6jf2z]

Wow good story teller .. Barcelona is more than a club… Visca Barce

[@slandprince7210]

Lamine is a Muslim and blessed by Allah 🇲🇦

[@arijitroy8290]

He is a la masia product not Allah product😂😂

[@ramaraocheepi7847]

Foot ball is a demanding game and one has to be extraordinarily good in skills, endurance and unshakable focus with dashing trait. This wonder kid is bestowed with all these. So much so good to the captivating game.

[@user-qh6kh9xk5o]

THE NEW FACED OF WORLD OF FOOTBALL. ⭐⭐⭐

[@KAYODESEYIORIJA]

He will never & ever be like Messi . Messi is the greatest of all time & Yamal wouldn’t reach that apex of football

[@amd14-q9t]

Most important i think he is a refugee.... 👌

[@pacificovw9522]

He was such a chubby baby! Look at him now.

[@falahbaloch]

Thanks for Sharing ❤

[@Skygoers]

And boy did he win that game with a banger of a goal!

[@dangakong6304]

talking about Riqui Puig but showing Bojan. The Barca factory effect.

[@salimusumareh9466]

Thank you for great news

[@sunnyshines9051]

Me- Why indian media is doing news report on football Media - because its global sport which the IPL fans could not digest

[@rayyanabdulwajid7681]

Even drunk Messi in his prime plays better 😂😂

[@lochandp1]

I Love him

[@chestermudehwe3755]

the boy is promising fireworks

[@user-us6wh1fu8n]

Baptized by his Moroccan father and african mother who sacrificed their lives for him and took him to Barcelona academy and did their best to buy him anything he needs for football and even played rotary to take photos with messi yes thats his parent who are blessed by allah

[@Z.Reyden]

Penaldo is crying at the corner!😂

[@purbayanmidya773]

Visca Barca ❤🎉

[@DB2024-k3l]

Lamine yamal remember the name ❤❤❤❤❤

[@dreamsdocometrue.3730]

And Wusssssshhhhhhh.....!! The GOAT and the anointed son won the COPA AMERICA and Euro Cup in the same year. 😅😅😅

[@yaseenmomin3376]

Lamine (l'Amine) is a Muslim, from his father's side

[@A9III]

The magic bath❤❤❤❤

[@tgasmara]

Hello Parki I'm one your loyal flowers . Right now at tour de France history on the making by one black African from Eritrea I'm disappointed you haven't talking about it

[@DiwasRai1128]

I am very sure of this, news channe and reporters l doesn't know who Sunil chettri,Bichung bhutia or some other Indian footballer are.

[@LTG761]

None of the players can compare to messi and there will be no one in present, future too that can beat messi,,, GOAT for a reason

[@luckylokk3478]

And win they did. Who GOD blessed, no one curses. Not even the greatest haters.

[@justtester_9962]

WOW! I wonder how Senior Enzo feels about this! 🤔

[@princiem]

RELAX, HE WASNT BAPTISED BY MESSI :D It was just a random UNICEF campaign.

[@amitngrkt14]

Vamos 🇪🇸 ❤🎉

[@welkaitswill3073]

At this age Lamine comparison really should be with Pele not Messi.

[@israel_theengineer]

The next Messi𓃵 😅

[@uknasa007]

THERES ONLY 1 MESSI. THIS KID IS YAMAL

[@israel_theengineer]

@@uknasa007 not by the name

[@mansoormattil1264]

Alhamdulillah ♥️ Mashallah ❤

[@amit-jx5lh]

this boy has a lot of potential

[@musatunkara4428]

Yamal and Messi 🐐 both in the final I win I wish them to all

[@rahulkadam3602]

Labour Laws for footballers 😂 The kid is literally playing his favorite game..

[@bhekanizitha1394]

Lol BAPTISED BY THE GOAT! I like that, it sounds very nice coming from a lady's mouth😄😄😄

[@phuntsokg9694]

What happened to Dejong, Ansu fati?? They were also compared to Messi. One can't simply compare with the GOD. There is only one god, unless Hindus.

[@luketarus2769]

Touched by God

[@DAVIDFERNANDEZ-jx4fb]

there simply will not be someone like messi ever

[@halalstriker07]

Al Hamdulillah 💚😌

[@valerywagner3652]

Epicccccc🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@reginaldalfred8212]

Messi shoulda made history by making him the first black to play for argentina 🇦🇷

[@omario4823]

Why should he be the next Messi??? Why can't he be the first yamal

[@MauriceSalvo]

Fascinating ^_^

[@ashoktamang9058]

Before compare with messi he should prove himself at least 5 years by playing regular good football