Zlatan Ibrahimovic Backs Lamine Yamal for 2026 Ballon d’Or

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has named Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal as his preferred winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The former Sweden striker said the award should go to the player who made the greatest individual impact, rather than the footballer with the biggest reputation. Ibrahimovic believes Yamal’s performances for Barcelona and Spain set him apart from other leading contenders, including Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. The final decision will be known when the award is announced.

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