Lamine Yamal doesn’t deserve Ballon d’Or
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Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane became the fastest player in Bundesliga history to reach 100 goals on Friday, after which he questioned Lamine Yamal’s suggestion that he is not worthy of the Ballon d’Or.
Harry Kane is viewed as the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or, but fellow contender Lamine Yamal feels the prize is about more than goals.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Alex Baena has tipped international team-mate Lamine Yamal to capture the 2026 Ballon d'Or ahead of Rodri and Lionel Messi. The Spaniard heaped praise on the Barcelona prodigy ahead of the Madrid derby,
Lamine Yamal appeared to take a swipe at Harry Kane by arguing that the Ballon d'Or should recognise the best player in the world rather than 'a player who has scored 80 goals'
There is not much time left before the 2026 Ballon d'Or is decided. The deadline for voting has been set for September 28, with the ceremony to follow in London on October 26. In the final weeks, it appears as though Lamine Yamal,
Lamine Yamal addressed his Ballon d’Or hopes, entering Barcelona’s captaincy group at the age of just 19 and Champions League ambitions ahead of his side getting their league phase campaign underway.
Lamine Yamal has narrowed the discussion for the 2026 Ballon d'Or down to him and Kylian Mbappe, while proclaiming himself as the winner: "I'd deserve it because of what I've won."