Ballon d’Or 2026: Can Barcelona phenom Lamine Yamal become youngest winner?
Still a teenager, Yamal could surpass Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario, who won the Ballon d'Or at the age of 21.
Al Jazeera English reports: Still a teenager, Yamal could surpass Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario, who won the Ballon d'Or at the age of 21.
This sports story centres on Spain. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Lamine Yamal, Barcelona and Brazilian.
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- Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, Brazilian, Ronaldo Nazario
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