Journalist Fabrizio Romano has backed Lamine Yamal for this year’s Ballon d’Or. The Italian journalist has hinted that those voting in his field are also backing the Barcelona star for the award.
Speaking on his YouTube channel ‘Fabrizio Romano,’ he opined that Yamal brings unmatched magic on the pitch. He added that the teenager is almost on the same level as Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé. Romano said (via The Touchline’s X handle):
Last year, Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí also backed Yamal to win the award. Speaking to RAC1, he said (via ESPN):
Lamine Yamal is among the top contenders for the France Football award this year. The gala has been scheduled for October 28 in Paris.
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente spoke about Lamine Yamal after the recent win over France in the UEFA Nations League semifinal and backed the teenager for the prestigious award. He claimed that the Spaniard was the best player in the world this season. He said (via TribalFootball):
Bastian Schweinsteiger has also made his Lamine Yamal prediction for the Ballon d’Or this year. The German legend claimed that the teenager should finish above Ousmane Dembele, but refused to pick his favorite.
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