‘I won’t beg for Ballon d’Or,’ says Yamal

Vanguard News | 08-09-2026 03:00pm |

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal stated he will not campaign for the Ballon d'Or award, despite winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with Barcelona. Yamal, 19, expressed pride in his achievements and said he is not focused on what he deserves. He is among the main candidates for the award, alongside Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembele, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The ceremony is scheduled for October 26 in London.

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