Lamine Yamal insists his age should not influence Ballon d’Or decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Lamine Yamal stated that his age should not be a factor in winning the Ballon d'Or, citing his performance level. Despite a subpar World Cup campaign, Yamal was instrumental in Spain's victory over England, contributing to the early lead. He expressed confidence in his abilities and noted that he has been competing at an elite level. Yamal believes that continued success will validate his claim for the prestigious award amid competition from players like Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé.
- •Yamal argues his age should not limit his Ballon d’Or candidacy.
- •He played a key role in Spain's win against England.
- •Yamal has faced challenges due to an unremarkable World Cup performance.
- •He aims for consistent wins to strengthen his award claims.
- •Competition for the award includes names like Kane and Mbappé.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Lamine Yamal claims his age should not be a factor in deciding the Ballon d’Or: ‘I’m a player who makes a difference’
"Lamine Yamal’s World Cup campaign was not special, and that continues to be his biggest hurdle in winning the Ballon d’Or this year.While he continues to be one of the frontrunners, there is no cl...
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