Ballon d’Or: private jet and party in Paris, Lamine Yamal has everything planned

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By: Manu Tournoux

Lamine Yamal does not intend to do things by halves for the Ballon d’Or ceremony, scheduled for Monday in London. Among the contenders for the prestigious individual award, the young FC Barcelona prodigy has already organized his trip down to the smallest detail. According to the journalist’s information Victor Navarrothe Spanish international (37 caps) personally chartered a private jet to allow his family and friends to accompany him to the English capital. For its part, FC Barcelona would also have planned a trip by private jet for its players named to the ceremony. A special organization for an evening which could mark a turning point in the career of Lamine Yamal, already considered one of the greatest talents of his generation.

But the Blaugrana number 10 even anticipated a possible coronation. Lamine Yamal has already planned a party in Paris with his team and his entourage in the event that he wins the Ballon d’Or, according to the Spanish journalist. A celebration prepared in advance, without predicting the result of the vote. The young Spaniard will notably have to face particularly tough competition, with Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane among the candidates for the trophy. Before thinking about this ceremony, Yamal will however have a major meeting to play with FC Barcelona: the Clásico against Real Madrid, scheduled for Sunday at Camp Nou.