Ballon d’Or 2026: Samuel Eto’o Shows Support for Lamine Yamal

Samuel Eto’o expressed his support for Lamine Yamal on his Facebook page, calling him a genius, daring, and talented, and wishing him good luck in the 2026 Ballon d’Or race. He shared a photo of the young Spaniard, who is among the 30 nominees, and conveyed his admiration without an official vote. Yamal, 19, World Cup champion with Spain this summer, is considered a strong candidate for the award, which will be presented on October 26 in London.