Ballon d'Or 2026: Lamine Yamal makes history after nomination

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has made history by becoming the first player to receive a Ballon d'Or nomination three times before turning 20. At 19, he secured second place last year, trailing PSG's Ousmane Dembele. Yamal scored 24 goals and provided 15 assists in 45 matches, contributing to his team's success in La Liga and the Supercopa de Espana, as well as Spain's triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.