Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal explains why he deserves the Ballon d’Or: ‘Everyone who watches knows’
Lamine Yamal has made his case for the Ballon d’Or in typically confident fashion, naming himself alongside Kylian Mbappe as one of the two players he believes stand above the rest this year.The Bar...
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has confidently proclaimed himself and Kylian Mbappe as potential recipients of the prestigious Ballon d’Or. The 19-year-old made his claim in the lead-up to an upcoming interview with Universo Valdano, following a performance where he scored twice against Valencia. The Ballon d’Or ceremony is set to take place on October 26th in London.
When asked who he would award the prize to, Yamal stated that the best player in the world might be himself and Mbappe, but believes he deserves it this year for his outstanding achievements. Yamal's claim is backed by a significant list of honours, including winning La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup last season, setting new personal scoring records with 24 goals and 18 assists, and leading Spain to victory in the World Cup.
Despite his success in the World Cup, Yamal admitted he was not entirely content with his performance, citing an injury as the reason. He emphasized that, had he not been injured, he would have performed equally well. Yamal expressed a desire to improve further and reiterated his ambition, stating that his numerous accolades have not dampened his drive.
He drew a comparison to football legends such as Pelé, noting that his success at a young age is unprecedented.
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