17:04  ,  September 14, 2026

Yamal: I deserve the Ballon d'Or award

The 19-year-old winger for the Spanish national team Lamine Yamal reigning World and European champions and the Spanish champions Barcelona, ​​has commented on the race for the Ballon d'Or, identifying himself and French forward Kylian Mbappe as the best footballers in the world.

"I think Mbappe and I are the two best footballers in the world. That is obvious to me. Everyone who watches the matches knows it. In my opinion, considering my achievements, I am the one who deserves the award this year," Movistar quotes Yamal as saying.

Earlier, the French publication France Football released the list of 30 nominees for the Ballon d'Or.

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