2026 Ballon d'Or: Raphinha names player to should win it "by a mile"

Author: Ifreke InyangPublished on: September 19, 2026Country: Spain

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2026 Ballon d'Or: Raphinha names player to should win it "by a mile"

Barcelona forward Raphinha has backed his teammate Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Although Raphinha was not nominated, Yamal is among the 30 shortlisted candidates and is seen as a frontrunner after winning trophies with Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Raphinha stated that Yamal should win the award "by a mile" due to his outstanding performances.

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