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Luis de la Fuente praises Lamine Yamal's Ballon d'Or potential

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 8:40 AM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Luis de la Fuente praises Lamine Yamal's Ballon d'Or potential

Summary

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente expressed confidence in Barcelona's Lamine Yamal following the Ballon d'Or ceremony. Though Yamal finished third behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe, he secured the Kopa Trophy for the third consecutive year. De la Fuente reassured Yamal that he will have future opportunities to win the prestigious award, noting the importance of motivation and improvement. This comes after a challenging week for both Yamal and Barcelona, which included losses to PSG and Real Madrid. De la Fuente emphasizes the importance of nurturing Yamal's talent amidst high expectations.

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•Lamine Yamal finished third for the Ballon d'Or in 2026.
•He won the Kopa Trophy for the third straight year.
•Luis de la Fuente believes Yamal will win multiple Ballon d'Ors.
•Barcelona faced defeats against PSG and Real Madrid recently.
•Yamal's development remains crucial for Barcelona's aspirations.

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8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente backs Barcelona star to win multiple Ballon d’Or awards: ‘He should rest easy’

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Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal has already established himself among the world’s best footballers at just 19 years old.However, despite another remarkable year for club and country, the youngster ...
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