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‘My greatest strength’ – Lamine Yamal talks up Ballon d’Or hopes as he aims to follow in footsteps of Lionel Messi & Ronaldinho

The teenager says the trophy should be given to the player “you enjoy watching.”

‘My greatest strength’ – Lamine Yamal talks up Ballon d’Or hopes as he aims to follow in footsteps of Lionel Messi & Ronaldinho

Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal has spoken about his ambitions to win the Ballon d'Or. The young midfielder believes his playing style is his greatest strength, mentioning Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho as inspirations. Yamal, who has recently claimed La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup, and the World Cup titles, thinks his performance on the field makes fans enjoy watching him play. He's optimistic about his chances, citing his recent success with both his national team and club as positive factors.

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