When Argentina and Spain meet in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday, it will be a true passing of the guard. From one generational superstar to the next. From one Barcelona legend to the club's current star. From 39-year-old Lionel Messi to 19-year-old Lamine Yamal. Yamal is already a household name, who, at 17, helped Spain win the UEFA Euro 2024. Messi, too, wasted no time piling up a notable list of accomplishments at the start of his career, several of which occurred before Yamal was even born in 2007. Here's everything Messi did before Yamal was born. FC Barcelona Senior Team Debut: Oct....
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