Lionel Messi is taking a well-deserved break in Argentina after concluding his season with Inter Miami. On Sunday, he enjoyed a bike ride with his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and their sons, Mateo and Ciro. Notably, one of his children was seen wearing a Lamine Yamal jersey.

The Messi Family Video

The Argentine number 10 shared a video of the outing on his Instagram account, where he has over 500 million followers. The clip quickly caught the attention of fans, as Lamine Yamal's name was prominently displayed on the back of one of Messi's sons.

The Messi-Yamal Connection: A Special Bond

Mateo joined the family ride wearing Barcelona’s alternate jersey with the number 19 and Yamal’s name. Yamal, recently honored with the Golden Boy award for the best young player in the world, has dazzled fans with his performances for both Barcelona and the Spanish national team.

This isn’t the first time Messi’s children have shown admiration for Yamal. In his first-ever interview as a player, Thiago Messi revealed that if he could choose a teammate, it would be Yamal, who is only six years older than him.

A Relationship That Began Years Ago

The connection between Messi and Yamal dates back to 2007. At 20 years old, Messi participated in a photoshoot for a charity calendar organized by Spain’s Diario SPORT. In one of the photos, a young Messi is seen holding and bathing a baby—none other than Lamine Yamal.

The photograph, taken when Yamal was just a newborn, later went viral. The Spanish publication revisited the moment, recalling Messi’s altruistic involvement in the initiative.

The Messi family’s bike ride not only highlighted a heartfelt family moment but also underscored their enduring admiration for Barcelona and its emerging stars.