Actu Foot has indicated that a Clasico is set to take place next Sunday at Camp Nou, the day before the Ballon d'Or ceremony. The account described the match as decisive, noting that Real Madrid was six points behind Barcelona at that time. It added that the match would be broadcast on DAZN France. https://t.co/o7WTIm6Hwz #Clasico #BallonDor #CampNou (translated)
Kenpachi celebrated a new goal from Kylian Mbappé and encouraged his followers to support him in the race for the Golden Shoe and the Ballon d'Or. He also described the goal as remarkable. https://t.co/68Cjeq4M53 #Mbappé #BallonDor #Football (translated)
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)
MEGA PSG released a video showcasing the control of a Ballon d'Or, the selflessness of a world champion, and the finishing of a Golden Boy. https://t.co/CPZot8xm8v #BallonDor #ChampionDuMonde #Football (translated)
BeFootball wrote that Ousmane Dembélé missed his penalty but then provided an assist and scored a goal. The account described his performance as worthy of the Ballon d'Or. https://t.co/U9jyX6EAXw #BallonDor #Football #Dembélé (translated)
Instant Foot reminded that Karim Benzema won the Ballon d'Or four years earlier, after a season he described as exceptional with Real Madrid. https://t.co/AfowLmiqQ5 #BallonDor #Benzema #RealMadrid (translated)
Actu Foot reminded that Karim Benzema won the Ballon d'Or exactly four years earlier and described this award as the "Ballon d'Or of the people." https://t.co/fNB8lI2feo #BallonDor #Benzema #Football (translated)
DATA'Foot dedicated a publication to Ousmane Dembélé, presented as the Ballon d'Or, and to the main opponents of UEFA that he faced with Paris Saint-Germain. The author described the presentation as cold. https://t.co/D5L5XJ28Tw #BallondOr #PSG #Dembélé (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)
News - Barça reported that Leao hoped, as a friend of Lamine, to see him win the Ballon d'Or and help Barcelona clinch major titles. #BallondOr #Barcelone #Lamine (translated)
Actu Yamal reported that Rafael Leão, who called himself a friend of Lamine, hoped to see him win the Ballon d'Or and help Barça secure the biggest titles. https://t.co/xkbfkda85o #BallonDor #Barça #Football (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)
Mister Seitan stated that the 2026 Ballon d'Or would lose all credibility if it was not awarded to Lamine Yamal. https://t.co/Hr6F6jCDDG #BallonDor #LamineYamal #Fútbol (translated)
Stan wrote that, if there were no criteria for the Ballon d'Or and he were asked to pick the best player in the world after Messi, he would choose Yamal. He added that he really liked the young player and found him very good. #BallonDor #Football #Yamal (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)
BeFootball indicated, citing Fabrizio Romano, that Lionel Messi was not scheduled to present a trophy during the Ballon d'Or ceremony. His presence at the event organized in London had not yet been confirmed, the media added. #BallonDor #LionelMessi #Football (translated)
