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Ballon d’Or 2026: Why Lamine Yamal is the clear favourite over Mbappé and Kane
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Ballon d’Or 2026: Why Lamine Yamal is the clear favourite over Mbappé and Kane

Pascal Ferré, former head of the Ballon d’Or, has revealed why Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal is the standout candidate for this year’s award—despite Kylian Mbappé’s Real Madrid dominance and Harry Kane’s England legacy. The decision hinges on more than just individual brilliance.

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