Lamine Yamal Says Ballon d'Or Should Not Be Decided by Trophies or Goals Alone
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has questioned how Ballon d'Or contenders are being judged ahead of the October 26 ceremony. He argued that winning the Champions League or scoring heavily should not automatically decide the award. Yamal appeared to reference Paris Saint-Germain stars Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, whose chances have risen after PSG's Champions League success. He said a team trophy does not necessarily prove that one player is the best in the world. He also addressed high-scoring candidates such as Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, who won the European Golden Shoe. Yamal believes the Ballon d'Or should reward the player whose overall performances and quality stand out across full matches. The comments add to the debate over the 2026 award, with Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Kane and PSG's leading players among the names in contention.
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