Lamine Yamal ignites the race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or
The voting for the 2026 Ballon d'Or is now closed, and the figure who has sparked the most passion is Lamine Yamal, the 19‑year‑old youngster from FC Barcelona who also shines for La Roja. His energy on the pitch has captured attention beyond the usual fans.
International media devoted Tuesday night on their digital front pages to a series of praises, describing the blaugrana number ten as a key piece in Spain's victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League held in Seville.
Lamine Yamal turns doubts into calm after his brace against Croatia
The match was decided thanks to a perfect combination of collective play and the brilliance that Yamal's talent brings, raised in Barça's academy, considered the most prestigious in the world.