Yamal backs himself for 2026 Ballon d’Or after World Cup, La Liga wins
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has declared himself deserving of the 2026 Ballon d’Or, citing his La Liga and World Cup victories as key reasons. Read More: https://punchng.com/yamal-backs-himself-for-2026-ballon-dor-after-world-cup-la-liga-wins/
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has declared himself a frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon d'Or following Barcelona's La Liga title and Spain's World Cup victory. Yamal, who was named La Liga's best player for the 2025-26 season, believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the best players in the world. Mbappe, who finished as the top scorer at the World Cup and in La Liga, has also publicly supported his own candidacy. The 2026 Ballon d'Or winner will be announced on October 26 in London.
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