2026 Ballon d’Or: Hansi Flick backs ‘exceptional’ Yamal to win award
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has tipped Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Flick was speaking to the media after watching Yamal score twice in Barcelona’s 5-1 win over Feyenoord in the Champions League on Wednesday. “Lamine is my player,” he said. “He’s a Barcelona player and I also think he would deserve that […] 2026 Ballon d’Or: Hansi Flick backs ‘exceptional’ Yamal to win award
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has expressed his belief that Lamine Yamal will win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Flick praised the 19-year-old midfielder after he scored twice in Barcelona's recent Champions League victory over Feyenoord. He described Yamal as "exceptional" and stated that he believes the player would deserve the award. Yamal has been included on the 30-man shortlist for the prestigious football accolade, and if he wins, he would become the youngest-ever recipient of the Ballon d’Or.
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