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News - Barça reported that Bixente Lizarazu selected Lamine Yamal for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Lizarazu explained that his criteria were primarily collective, considering a season that includes two major competitions, the Champions League and the World Cup. Among the players mentioned, he cited Kvara, Yamal, and Ousmane Dembélé. He then highlighted "thrill" and genius as criteria, believing that Yamal stood out in this regard and had recently elevated his level. Lizarazu acknowledged that the player's World Cup performance had not been exceptional, but reminded that he was a world champion, had won the Spanish league, and called him a phenomenal player. #BallonDor #Football #LamineYamal (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Bixente Lizarazu had chosen Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d’Or 2026. He explained that his criteria were primarily collective, in light of the two major competitions of the season, the Champions League and the World Cup, and mentioned Kvara, Yamal, and Ousmane Dembélé among the candidates. Lizarazu then stated that Yamal stood out for his "thrill" and genius, adding that he had recently raised his level again. He acknowledged that his World Cup performance had not been incredible but emphasized that he was a world champion, had won the Spanish championship, and was a phenomenal player. https://t.co/Eni7wN3aqR #BallonDor #Football #LamineYamal (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Achraf Hakimi hoped that a member of their group would win the Ballon d'Or and could celebrate it in Paris with the supporters and the team. The player described this award as special and said he would already be happy to be nominated, even if he didn't win it. He added that collective trophies were his priority and that people would then judge who deserved the individual accolades. #BallonDor #AchrafHakimi #PSG (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Antoine Semenyo stated that PSG was among the best teams and gathered several Ballon d'Or candidates. He said that the Parisians made things difficult for his team, which knew what to expect, and described their play as atypical. Semenyo praised them by reminding that they were the reigning double champions of Europe, according to remarks collected by CBS Sports Golazo. #PSG #BallonDor #Football (translated)

Jean-Pierre Papin had stated that he had a slight preference for Harry Kane in the race for the Ballon d'Or, while considering that Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal had also had a very good season. Regarding Yamal, he added that watching him play gave the impression that he was "inventing something." https://t.co/Q5826HIDkN #BallonDor #HarryKane #KylianMbappé (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Rafael Leão wanted to see Lamine Yamal win the Ballon d'Or. The Portuguese described him as one of the best players in the world, considering his season and age, and praised his humility as well as his entourage and FC Barcelona. Leão added that Yamal was his friend and that he hoped he would help the club win important titles. The statement was broadcast by TNTSportsBR. #BallonDor #Football #LamineYamal (translated)

Més Blaugrana reported that Rafael Leão described 19-year-old Lamine Yamal as one of the best players in the world, given his performances and age. When asked by Arthur Quezada about his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or in October and his status as the best player in the world, Leão said he appreciated Yamal a lot, considering him humble and well-supported. He added that, as he was his friend, he wished for him to win the Ballon d'Or and help Barça win major titles. https://t.co/Y1WIPDVc27 #BallonDor #Football #LamineYamal (translated)

Aurélien Tchouaméni stated to Marca that Kylian deserved the Ballon d'Or after a season he described as incredible. He added that Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise would also deserve it if Kylian did not obtain it. https://t.co/JPV6j4M4fZ #BallonDor #KylianMbappé #Football (translated)

Més Blaugrana reported, citing Fabrizio Romano, that Lionel Messi would not be presenting trophies to the Ballon d'Or winners, as he had not been invited to do so. The account added that his attendance at the ceremony had still not been confirmed. https://t.co/qW956w2SwW #BallonDor #Messi #Football (translated)