Fans demand that Yamal be given the Ballon d'Or.

Fans debated the Ballon d'Or race between Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal after the Nations League semi-final on the morning of June 6th.

Yamal shone against France. Photo: Reuters .

The match, held in Stuttgart (Germany), was full of emotion, with Yamal's brace helping Spain defeat France 5-4 and secure a place in the Nations League final against Portugal on June 9th.

In contrast to Yamal's brilliant performance, Dembele was disappointing. The PSG forward created four scoring opportunities for his teammates, but failed to score or provide any assists. This defeat has significantly reduced Dembele's chances of winning the Ballon d'Or.

Before the match between Spain and France, Dembele was considered by experts to be the leading candidate for the Ballon d'Or. However, after Yamal's outstanding performance, many fans believe the race has significantly shifted.

One user on X commented: "If the Ballon d'Or is to be given to the best player in the world, there's only one who deserves it, and that's Lamine Yamal." Another said: "If Yamal doesn't win the Ballon d'Or, then the sport is truly ruined. He's the best player in the world."

Another opinion stated: "It's a pity for Dembele. His chances of winning the Ballon d'Or have diminished because of the semi-final defeat. Previously, this match was considered just a friendly."

Yamal caused many problems for the French defense. Photo: Reuters .

Nevertheless, some still argue that Dembele deserved the award because he had a better season. One commenter wrote: "Yamal was the best player, but Dembele had a better season, so he still deserved the Ballon d'Or."

When asked about his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or, Yamal said: "For me, it has to be the best player of the year, but everyone has their own perspective. I'm confident we'll win, but if not, I'll still vote for the best player of the year."

The 69th Ballon d'Or awards ceremony will take place on September 22, 2025, at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, an event considered the pinnacle of honoring outstanding individuals in the world of football.

Yamal's outstanding performance: In the early hours of May 1st, Yamal played impressively against Inter in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at the Lluis Companys stadium.

Source: https://znews.vn/cdv-doi-trao-qua-bong-vang-cho-yamal-post1558626.html