Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal has opened up on how his relationship with Robert Lewandowski has evolved since his move to the first team. The youngster revealed the duo had grown close after playing together and even met on vacations.
During a conversation with COPE, Yamal said he was not close to Lewandowski during his days in the academy. He added he was happy to have linked up well with the veteran striker on the pitch, saying (via GOAL):
Speaking to Spanish broadcaster El Partidazo on Monday, June 2, Yamal addressed the reported Ballon d’Or race between him and Ousmane Dembele. He also does not think the upcoming Spain vs France semifinal in the UEFA Nations League should have any bearing on the race for the individual award. He said (via GOAL):
Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele are reported to be the front-runners for the Ballon d’Or this year.
Robert Lewandowski spoke to Mundo9 Deportivo earlier this week and backed Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or. However, he also warned the Barcelona teenager that there were many other factors affecting the results of a Ballon d’Or race. He said (via GOAL):
Robert Lewandowski was in the running for the 2020 Ballon d’Or before it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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