Președintele FC Barcelona îl susține pe Lamine Yamal în cursa pentru Balonul de Aur: „Îl merită”

Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, expressed strong support for Lamine Yamal as a contender for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, emphasizing his deserving status as a favorite. Laporta's comments followed a dinner with agent Jorge Mendes and club officials, where he addressed Yamal's recent statement about being among the best players alongside Kylian Mbappé. He defended Yamal's confidence and highlighted the importance of recognizing young talents. Laporta noted that Yamal's achievements last season, including winning La Liga and the Supercopa, bolster his candidacy for the prestigious award. The race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or remains competitive, with no clear frontrunner among the finalists.