While the list of thirty nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or is revealed this Tuesday, players are invited to discuss the subject. And this is good news for the press since today is also the start of the Champions League. The opportunity to meet several candidates during press conferences. Lamine Yamal was, for example, questioned on the subject, and more particularly on Kylian Mbappé’s communication strategy.
While FC Barcelona will begin its C1 campaign on Wednesday at home against Feyenoord (6:45 p.m.), the 2026 world champion with Spain gave his opinion on the Real Madrid player’s way of doing things, and on what he prefers to do.
“I don’t think I need to campaign. Everyone is free to think what they want. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished and I can’t ask for anything more. »
And Lamine Yamal finished with a small indirect dig at the top scorer of the last two seasons in Spain.
“I’m not going to beg for anything. » Then the Blaugrana nugget once again answered a more general question about the Ballon d’Or. “It’s not up to me, it’s up to you (journalists). My work with Barça and the national team has been incredible. I had a great year. But we’ll see. »
Lamine Yamal, world and Spanish champion
Last season, Lamine Yamal was not far from winning his first Ballon d’Or. But against Paris Saint-Germain, author of a fiery season, the task was too complicated and it was Ousmane Dembélé who quite logically was crowned. Second just behind the French international, Lamine Yamal hopes to be able to finish on the top step.
His world champion title with La Roja could help him there, as could his title of Spanish champion with FC Barcelona. It remains to be seen what the hundred voters will decide.
