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'I thought it was AI' - Spain's Mikel Merino reacts to Lamine Yamal baby photo with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain's Mikel Merino admits he initially thought the photo of Lamine Yamal as a baby with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi was AI‑generated.

00:00:4917/07/2026 at 17:49 GMT+1

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