'I won't beg for Ballon d'Or,' says Yamal

Author: AyobamiPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Spain

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'I won't beg for Ballon d'Or,' says Yamal

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal stated he will not beg for the Ballon d'Or after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with his club. At 19, he expressed pride in his achievements and is happy to let others decide if he deserves the award. Yamal, who recently scored two goals, also mentioned that he does not care about others' opinions regarding his candidacy.

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