June 7, 2026
File: Barcelona’s Spanish forward Lamine Yamal. Photo by MANAURE QUINTERO / AFP.
Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal has admitted that he believed he would win the 2025 Ballon d’Or before eventually finishing behind Ousmane Dembélé.
The 18-year-old, who enjoyed a stellar campaign with Barcelona and Spain, opened up about his feelings regarding the prestigious individual award during a recent interview.
Reflecting on the ceremony, Yamal said: “Honestly, if I’m being sincere, I thought I was going to win it that day because of some things that happened.”
