Lamine Yamal comments on Messi and Rodri's Ballon d'Or chances

Lamine Yamal expressed his views on Lionel Messi and Rodri's prospects for the Ballon d'Or in an interview with L'Equipe. He emphasized that it is essentially a two-player race, citing Kylian Mbappé and himself as the top contenders. Yamal acknowledged the significance of Messi's performance in the recent FIFA World Cup and reflected on the arguments favoring both Messi and Rodri as deserving candidates for the award. His longstanding rapport with Messi adds depth to his perspective, highlighting Messi's impact during the World Cup despite Rodri's recognition as the best player.

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