Ballon d’Or 2026: Lamine Yamal is the best for Jorge Mendes

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By: Manu Tournoux

Real Madrid: José Mourinho would not want Lamine Yamal

This is the debate of the moment. While the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or have been announced in recent days, the main candidates are speaking in the press. Thus, Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé and even Lamine Yamal spoke. Agent of the latter, Jorge Mendes also wanted to express himself.

The Portuguese agent who met Joan Laporta this Saturday evening did not fail to speak out in favor of the latter in comments collected by Mundo Deportivo : “the Ballon d’Or goes to Lamine Yamal, he is the one who deserves it the most. He is by far the best in the world, and you all know it.»

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.