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Lamine Yamal says Mbappe his only rival for Ballon d'Or – Reuters

By WAF News Desk 1 min read
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Lamine Yamal says Mbappe his only rival for Ballon d'Or – Reuters

Lamine Yamal says Mbappe his only rival for Ballon d’Or  Reuters

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Lamine Yamal has stated that Kylian Mbappé is his only meaningful rival for the Ballon d'Or award. The Barcelona forward believes both players rank amongst football's elite, though he argues his own performances merit the honour this year. At 19, Yamal has already secured major honours with club and country.

What we know

  • Yamal identifies Mbappé as his sole contender for the Ballon d'Or.
  • He contends that he and the Real Madrid forward are the world's best players.
  • The Barcelona teenager has won La Liga, Copa del Rey, the Euros and World Cup by age 19.

Why it matters

Yamal's comments reflect his confidence at an unusually young age whilst the Ballon d'Or race shapes broader narratives around elite player performance. His remarks also highlight Barcelona's contemporary ambitions under new management and the competitive dynamic between Europe's leading clubs.

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