Ballon d’Or: Yamal Wins Young Talent Prize Again

Barcelona and Spain forward Lamine Yamal won the men’s Young Talent of the Year award for the third consecutive year on Monday at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London.

The 19-year-old expressed his gratitude upon receiving the award but said he felt his Barcelona teammate Pau Cubarsi was more deserving of the honour.

He also thanked his teammates at both club and international levels for their contributions to his success.

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Yamal has established himself as one of football’s brightest young stars, consistently earning recognition for his performances for Barcelona and Spain.

The ceremony at the London Palladium marks the 70th edition of the award and the first time it is being held outside France.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is tipped as the favourite to become England’s first Ballon d’Or winner in 25 years, but faces competition from La Liga pair Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.

LAMINE YAMAL IS THE 2026 MEN YOUNG TALENT OF THE YEAR!

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The Spanish wonderboy is unstoppable.
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