Ballon d’Or 2026: Samuel Eto’o Makes a Strong Statement to Lamine Yamal – La Nouvelle Tribune

Lamine Yamal received support from Samuel Eto’o a few days before the 2026 Ballon d’Or verdict. On Instagram, Eto’o called Yamal a symbolic winner regardless of the outcome and encouraged the young Spaniard by highlighting his talent. Eto’o, former Barcelona striker, was ranked as high as fifth in the Ballon d’Or in 2009 and scored in two Champions League finals with Barcelona. His message comes as Yamal hopes to make a significant step in the trophy race.