Deco Names Lamine Yamal as 2026 Ballon d’Or Favorite
Deco, the sporting director of Barcelona, stated that Lamine Yamal should be the favorite to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. In an interview with RAC1, Deco emphasized Yamal's decisive performances throughout the year, noting his contributions to both FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
Deco remarked, “For me, no doubts,” regarding Yamal's candidacy for the prestigious award. He highlighted Yamal's achievements, including winning the LaLiga and Copa del Rey titles with Barcelona last season.
Additionally, Yamal was part of the Spain squad that won the 2026 World Cup held in North America, despite dealing with an injury. His impressive performances have earned him a spot on the 30-man nominees’ shortlist for the Ballon d’Or.
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