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Samir Nasri argues Lamine Yamal should have won the Ballon d'Or

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 7:43 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Samir Nasri argues Lamine Yamal should have won the Ballon d'Or

Summary

In the aftermath of the 2026 Ballon d’Or, former Man City midfielder Samir Nasri expressed his belief that Lamine Yamal of Barcelona deserved the award over winner Harry Kane. Yamal finished third in the voting, with Kane taking the top spot after a successful season with Bayern Munich. Nasri criticized the selection process and deemed Kane’s achievements insufficient for the honor, pointing out the disparity in their contributions to their respective teams. Nasri emphasized Yamal's integral role at Barcelona, contrasting it with Kane’s situation in the Bundesliga. The discussion emerged shortly after Barcelona's lack of individual accolades beyond Yamal's Kopa Trophy during the ceremony.

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By the Numbers

•Yamal finished third in the 2026 Ballon d'Or voting.
•Harry Kane won the award after an impressive season with Bayern Munich.
•Nasri criticizes the criteria for selecting Kane as winner.
•Yamal secured a Kopa Trophy as recognition for his efforts.
•Barcelona only celebrated Yamal's achievement during the awards.

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7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Former Man City star insists Lamine Yamal should have won Ballon d’Or: ‘What are basing this on?’

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The 2026 Ballon d’Or panned out in the worst possible manner for Barcelona, who only had Lamine Yamal’s Kopa Trophy to cheer for in terms of individual awards in men’s category.Other than that, ...
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