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The Spanish giants have reversed their 2024 boycott and are openly pushing Kylian Mbappé as the main candidate for the Ballon d'Or. The French striker made his case in public ahead of the Champions League opener against Inter Milan. The ceremony takes place on Monday, October 26 at the London Palladium.
Matt
·5 min read
Lamine Yamal scored twice against Levante to reach six goals in LaLiga and move level at the top of the Pichichi standings. The Barcelona winger converted a penalty handed to him by Raphinha and took home the MVP award. With seven goals in seven official matches, his Ballon d'Or candidacy keeps growing.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Lamine Yamal scored twice at the Ciutat de València to join Mbappé, Raphinha and Camello at the top of the LaLiga scoring chart with six goals. After the match, the Barcelona forward made his case for the Ballon d'Or and put himself ahead of the French star. The academy product believes last season's silverware, including LaLiga and the Club World Cup, backs up his claim to the award.
Matt·6 min read
The Ballon d'Or will be handed out on October 26 in London and voting closes on September 28. Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Pau Cubarsí, World Cup winners with Spain, have three Barcelona fixtures ahead to strengthen their case before the 100 journalists on the jury cast their ballots.
Natilla·4 min read
Two decades have passed since Fabio Cannavaro won the Ballon d'Or after the 2006 World Cup in Germany. That decision changed the award forever, shifting its focus from individual brilliance to collective titles. With Lamine Yamal leading this year's race, the debate over the award's criteria is once again in the spotlight.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Unai Simón's candidacy for the Yashin Trophy, the award that crowns the world's best goalkeeper, has gained a powerful ally. Edin Terzic, his coach, argued on Friday that the Athletic Club shot-stopper most deserves the prize. The Spain international is competing against nine other elite goalkeepers.
varela·5 min read
Kylian Mbappé has no doubts about his Ballon d'Or candidacy. In a wide-ranging interview with France Football, the Real Madrid forward argued that no player outperformed him last season and dismissed the idea that a lack of collective trophies should count against him.
Javi·7 min read
Kylian Mbappé is pushing hard to win the first Ballon d'Or of his career. In an interview with L'Equipe, the Real Madrid striker argues that he deserves the award ahead of any rival and names Lamine Yamal as the young player who excites him most.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Pau Cubarsí stays at the top of the Golden Boy 2026 rankings after the latest update of the 100 candidates. The Barcelona center-back leads the list ahead of Lamine Yamal, who cannot win again after lifting the trophy in 2024. Xavi Espart enters the ranking for the first time and Ayyoub Bouaddi climbs onto the podium.
Natilla·4 min read
Kylian Mbappé has cranked up his Ballon d'Or push. The French forward is using his new chapter at Real Madrid to highlight last season's remarkable scoring numbers and to gather support from influential voices such as José Mourinho and Thierry Henry.
Javi·7 min read