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Neymar hails Lamine Yamal as best in the world ahead of 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony

Santos forward, Neymar has hailed Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal as the “best in the world” just less than 10 days before the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony. Yamal is one of the leading contenders for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award, after a brilliant campaign with club and country. The 19-year-old won the LaLiga title with Barcelona […] Neymar hails Lamine Yamal as best in the world ahead of 2026 Ballon…

Neymar hails Lamine Yamal as best in the world ahead of 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony

Neymar has praised Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal as the "best in the world" ahead of the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony. The 19-year-old Spanish international has been a standout performer for both club and country, winning the LaLiga title with Barcelona and the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain. In a recent post, Neymar compared his goal contributions for Paris Saint-Germain to Yamal's impressive statistics, tagging the young player and declaring him the "best in the world."

Yamal has scored eight goals and provided nine assists in just 10 appearances for Barcelona this season, solidifying his position as a leading contender for the prestigious award.

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