Lionel Messi’s iconic photoshoot with Lamine Yamal is set to spark a wild chase by trading card collectors.The famous UNICEF images from 2006, which found their way to the fore at Euro 2024, were again the subject of stunned awe this summer.View Tweet: https://t.co/gDWljwXLJ7What’s the story behind the Messi and Yamal picture?Somehow, a 19-year-old Messi was handed a three-month-old Yamal and almost 20 years later the pair would face-off in a World Cup final.Not only that, it was to be the Argentine’s last and Yamal’s first – potentially of many, such is his abundant talent.Asked about the shoot prior to the 2026 World Cup final, which Spain eventually won, Messi said: “That photo is incredible.“I took a picture with him when he was a baby. The fact that we’re both playing in the World Cup now is crazy.”Meanwhile, Joan Monfort, the man responsible for the photo, told FIFA: “It was no coincidence, it was a miracle.”“That photo is etched in my soul. It was a miracle back then and continues to be 20 years on.“It was like writing history before it happened. Nobody could have imagined that things would pan out as they have.“Messi has gone on to become one of the top three athletes in history, and Lamine was a standout talent at 16, won the EURO at 17 and is going to compete against Messi in a World Cup final at 19. It’s extraordinary,”And now the imagery is going to be one of the main chases in Topps’ Stadium Club Chrome UCC 2025/26 set.One of the base cards will be Messi holding Yamal from the photoshoot.Messi features widely across the new Stadium Club Chrome setToppsAn amazing image of Thierry Henry playing on a SEGA Dreamcast will also feature in Topps’ Stadium Club Chrome setToppsIt will have several numbered parallel cards, meaning one lucky collector will get their hands on an incredible 1/1 of the famous image.The unique collectible could immediately become one of the most valuable non-autographed cards around.Such an incredible image of two icons and their ‘miracle’ meeting could reach a huge valuation.A 2015 1/1 of Messi on his own in an Argentina shirt fetched $427,000, while a 2018 ‘superfractor’ from Topps sold for $100,000.And whoever gets their hands on the Messi and Yamal card could get similar, especially if it grades well.What is Topps’ Stadium Club Chrome set?Stadium Club Chrome is an iconic fan favourite set, returning after a one-season hiatus, featuring incredible photography both on the pitch and off it.2026 Stadium Club Chrome UCL, PostcardToppsIt features stars training, frolicking, celebrating and showcasing their incredible style with stunning imagery.It also has bold inserts like Beam Team, Say Cheese, Debut Shots, Members Only Champions Club, Postcard, Star Attitude, That UCL Feeling, and Warp Speed.Meanwhile, within the set a lucky fan can also find a Zlatan Ibrahimovic Grail card.There are also a plethora of autographs to be hunted, including Messi’s, whether in a hobby box or in a blaster box.The set is due to release on Wednesday, November 4.