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Gabriel Jesus praises Lamine Yamal's Ballon d'Or potential at Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:45 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Gabriel Jesus praises Lamine Yamal's Ballon d'Or potential at Barcelona

Summary

Gabriel Jesus, who joined FC Barcelona this summer from Arsenal, is optimistic about teammate Lamine Yamal's chances to win the Ballon d'Or. After scoring his first goal for Barcelona in a UEFA Champions League match against Feyenoord, Jesus expressed his excitement about playing for the club. He highlighted Yamal's impressive performances this season, noting the player's maturity and ability. Jesus also commended Raphinha for his adaptability and scoring ability in the forward position.

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•Gabriel Jesus scored his first goal for Barcelona against Feyenoord.
•Jesus believes Lamine Yamal deserves the Ballon d'Or.
•The Brazilian praised Raphinha's versatility and scoring ability.
•Yamal has made a significant impact since joining Barcelona.
•Barcelona aims to build a strong team for future competitions.

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5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona new arrival Gabriel Jesus: ‘Lamine Yamal should win the Ballon d’Or’

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Gabriel Jesus signed for FC Barcelona this summer, arriving in a bargain deal from Arsenal to reinforce the centre-forward position.The Brazilian international’s signing came with some concern consi...
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