@harrymadridLamine Yamal lists Mbappé, Messi, Rodri, Dembélé, Kane, and Kvaratskhelia as his rivals for the Ballon d'Or this year. He called them all incredible players and said it doesn't surprise him they are in the conversation. Each of them brings their own arguments to the table. Leo Messi has his World Cup victory, while others have different cases. Yamal noted that if someone argues Messi deserves it or Rodri deserves it, that opinion is completely respectable.
View original postPhoto by @harrymadrid· Sep 22, 2026· Photo 1 of 2· Lamine Yamal
The focus is a young man with curly hair. He is looking off to the side with his hand near his ear, appearing thoughtful or perhaps a bit sad. The mood is candid and intimate, like a still from an interview. His skin is shiny, and the background is a simple wall with a hint of red and blue on the left.
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View original postPhoto by @harrymadrid· Sep 22, 2026· Photo 1 of 2· Lamine Yamal
The focus is a young man with curly hair. He is looking off to the side with his hand near his ear, appearing thoughtful or perhaps a bit sad. The mood is candid and intimate, like a still from an interview. His skin is shiny, and the background is a simple wall with a hint of red and blue on the left.
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