2026 Ballon d'Or: I Won't Beg for Award - Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal said he will leave the 2026 Ballon d'Or vote to others while rivals Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane make their cases.
- On Tuesday, Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal stated he will not campaign for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, noting that he is proud of his World Cup and La Liga achievements this year.
- Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe made his own case on Monday, citing his World Cup Golden Boot win as Yamal and other candidates await the October 26 ceremony in London.
- The 19-year-old Spaniard expressed confidence in his form, saying, "I've never been happier at any point in my life than I am now," after recently scoring against Rayo Vallecano and Valencia.
- Barcelona manager Hansi Flick hailed Lamine's "fantastic quality" ahead of Wednesday's Champions League match against Dutch side Feyenoord, adding, "Lamine is a player who can decide games on his own."
- Voters will determine the prize in October, with Yamal joining a list of 10 nominees announced Tuesday, including Johan Manzambi and Ayyoub Bouaddi, who impressed during the World Cup.
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Yamal: I don’t need to campaign for Ballon d’Or
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has said he will not campaign or “beg” for the Ballon d’Or, insisting that the decision over who deserves the prestigious individual award should be left to voters. Yamal, 19, enters the race after what he described as an outstanding year with both Barcelona and Spain, having helped the Catalan giants retain the LaLiga title and Spain become world champions. His comments came after Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe made …
Lamine Yamal, the rising star of Barcelona and the Spanish national team, has openly admitted that he sees real opportunities to compete for the prestigious Ballon d'Or. However, the talented footballer stressed that he does not intend to turn the individual award into his personal mission. "It all depends on you, the journalists. This is not something I can control. For me, the most important thing is that together with the club and the nationa…
Barcelona star and world champion with Spain Lamine Yamal is convinced that he deserves the Golden Ball before the start of the new Champions League season.
2026 Ballon d'Or: I won't beg for award - Lamine Yamal
Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, has said he will not beg or campaign to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. Yamal was speaking to the media ahead of their Champions League clash with ***** on Wednesday. According to the teenager, voters will determine who goes home with the individual prize in October. He said: “I don’t think […] 2026 Ballon d’Or: I won’t beg for award – Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal has spoken of his ambitions for the Ballon d'Or, as the Barcelona striker continues to establish himself as one of the best players in the world.The 19-year-old is among the nominees for this year's prestigious award after another impressive season, with his performances for Barcelona putting him firmly at the centre of Attention.Yamal has not previously kept his desire to win the Ballon d'Or secret, but he insists that his focus re…
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