Ballon d'Or 2026: 'It’s only fair that he wins it' - Laporta names award winner

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has named 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal as the deserving winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or. He stated that Yamal had a great season, winning La Liga and the World Cup, and that it is only fair he wins the award. Laporta emphasized Yamal's impressive achievements and the importance of his contributions this season.