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  "id": 9503403,
  "title": "Joao Felix backs Lamine Yamal to claim the Ballon d’Or ahead of Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/joao-felix-backs-lamine-yamal-to-claim-the-ballon-dor-ahead-of-harry",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T06:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/joao-felix-backs-lamine-yamal-061500904.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Portuguese star Joao Felix has endorsed Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal as the frontrunner to secure the prestigious Ballon d'Or award, surpassing notable competitors Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe. Speaking to AS, Felix emphasized Yamal's exceptional talent and ability to captivate audiences with his performances. While acknowledging Kane and Mbappe's outstanding seasons, Felix firmly stands by Yamal as the player best representing the essence of football. Yamal, alongside Kane and Mbappe, is in the running for the esteemed individual prize. Felix also noted Yamal's crucial role in Spain's World Cup triumph, highlighting the significance of winning the tournament in propelling a player closer to the Ballon d'Or. The Barcelona forward has already garnered support from fellow contender Rodri, who won the World Cup Golden Ball.",
  "summary": "Joao Felix has backed Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or ahead of Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe, insisting the teenager is the player who best embodies football.Felix spoke to AS...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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