Lamine Yamal has made Ballon d’Or history by becoming the first player to earn three nominations before turning 20. The Barcelona star, nominated in 2024, 2025 and 2026, finished eighth before rising to second last year. His latest recognition follows another outstanding season, including La Liga success with Barcelona and a World Cup triumph with Spain.
Lamine Yamal has made Ballon d’Or history by becoming the first player to earn three nominations before turning 20. The Barcelona star, nominated in 2024, 2025 and 2026, finished eighth before rising to second last year. His latest recognition follows another outstanding season, including La Liga success with Barcelona and a World Cup triumph with Spain.
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