Ballon d'Or: Excluded by Dembélé, Lamine Yamal Reminds of His Friendship with Mbappé

Lamine Yamal is not included in Ousmane Dembélé's top 3 for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, where Dembélé mentioned Kylian Mbappé among his favorites. Yamal humorously responded to his exclusion, emphasizing his good relations with Dembélé. He also mentioned the lack of rivalry with Mbappé, despite past encounters between their teams. The Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place in London on October 26, 2026.