Lamine Yamal Ballon d’Or hopes gain support as Barcelona president Joan Laporta calls the teenage star a genius and backs him for the 2026 award
The 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees have been announced, with Harry Kane, Messi, Mbappé, Yamal and Dembélé among the 30 stars shortlisted
Lamine Yamal rejects a Ballon d’Or campaign, leaving the decision to journalists after a remarkable season with Barcelona and Spain
Yamal scores twice as Barcelona thrash Valencia 5-0 to maintain their perfect La Liga start and move three points clear at the top
Rodri leads Barcelona’s highest-paid players with an estimated €520,769 weekly salary, ahead of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha
2026 Ballon d’Or power rankings reveal the top 10 contenders, with Lamine Yamal, Messi, Mbappé and Kane among favourites for the award
Lamine Yamal reveals Lionel Messi’s message after Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final, calling the moment unforgettable
The 2026 Ballon d’Or race intensifies as Lionel Messi leads contenders ahead of the World Cup final, with Yamal, Kane and Dembélé among favourites
Lamine Yamal Spain France showdown approaches as the teenager says La Roja have no fear ahead of their World Cup semi-final clash
The Spain winger netted against Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup, moving ahead of Lionel Messi in the all-time youngest scorers list
