- Lionel Messi’s 2007 Photo with Baby Lamine Yamal Confirmed Real by UNICEF Yahoo Sports
- Messi on viral Yamal baby photo: ‘Incredible’ we’re playing in World Cup final ESPN
- Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title AP News
- Lamine Yamal, Soccer Star and Son of African Migrants, Personifies a Changing Spain The New York Times
- ‘A true miracle of destiny’ – Messi and Lamine Yamal’s incredible first meeting BBC