Sports
Agent hails Lamine Yamal as Ballon d’Or favorite
Super-agent Jorge Mendes has thrown his full support behind Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or candidacy.
He claimed that the Barcelona teenager has been the standout performer in world football this season.
Yamal still, only 17, has enjoyed a remarkable season with Barcelona, playing a central role in their pursuit of silverware on multiple fronts. The young forward has featured in every Copa del Rey tie, scored crucial goals in the Champions League knockouts, and consistently delivered standout performances in La Liga — all while shouldering growing expectations on the biggest stage.
While competition for the Ballon d’Or is likely to be fierce, Mendes’ bold endorsement reflects the growing belief within the football world that Yamal is not just a star of the future, but already one of the game’s brightest lights.
If his form holds, the teenager could make history as the youngest ever recipient of the award.
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