Chelsea's Cucurella Picks Barcelona's Yamal for 2025 Ballon d'Or

Chelsea's Marc Cucurella has named Barcelona's Lamine Yamal as the deserving player for the 2025 Ballon d'Or award. Cucurella praised Yamal's exceptional performance, highlighting his contributions to both Barcelona and the Spain national team.

The Ballon d'Or winner will be announced in Paris later this month, with Yamal being considered a leading candidate. Cucurella expressed his belief that Yamal is already among the frontrunners for the prestigious individual prize.

The endorsement from a fellow professional adds to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony.