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Spain boss Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d’Or after seeing the teenager put on another masterclass against France in the Nations League semi-final.
The Ballon d'Or debate is heating up nicely as PSG star Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona duo, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, battle for the prestigious award.
Yamal seems to be making a strong case for himself with one blistering performance after another.
The 17-year-old's brace propelled Spain to a thrilling 5-4 victory over France, securing their place in the Nations League final. Spain’s coach, Luis de la Fuente, hailed Yamal as the world’s finest player, surpassing France’s stars like Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé.
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Lamine Yamal: 3 Reasons why Barcelona star deserves Ballon d'Or ahead of Ousmane Dembele
Ousmane Demebele and Lamine Yamal are on course for one of the fiercest Ballon d'Or battles in recent history, but here are three reasons why the Barcelona youngster should edge the PSG superstar to the title
“Lamine Yamal has made a statement tonight and shown that he should win the Ballon d’Or,” de la Fuente told RTVE post-match.
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“He’s the best player in the world and, in my opinion, he deserves to win the Ballon d’Or.
”RFEF president Rafael Louzán echoed this sentiment, urging Yamal to receive the Golden Ball. “Everything he does surprises you again and again. He still has a long way to go, too, and I hope they give him the prize he deserves."
The Ballon d’Or ceremony is set for September 22 in Paris.
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