Ballon d'Or 2026: Best players don't run campaign - Max Eberl reacts to Yamal's comments

Bayern Munich's Sporting Director, Max Eberl, responded to Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal's comments about deserving to win the Ballon d'Or. Yamal, who is among the 30 players shortlisted for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, insisted he should win over contenders like Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane. Eberl stated that the best players do not need to run a campaign to be recognized.