Fans demand to award the Golden Ball to Yamal

Yamal shines against France. Photo: Reuters .

The match in Stuttgart (Germany) brought many emotions, with Yamal's double helping Spain defeat France 5-4 and win a ticket to the Nations League final against Portugal on June 9.

In contrast to Yamal’s brilliant performance, Dembele was disappointing. The PSG striker created 4 scoring chances for his teammates, but did not score or assist any goals. This defeat significantly reduced Dembele’s chances of winning the Golden Ball award.

Before the match between Spain and France, Dembele was considered by experts as the leading candidate for the Golden Ball. However, after Yamal's excellent performance, many fans believe that the race has changed dramatically.

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

Another opinion said: "It's a pity for Dembele. His chance of winning the Golden Ball has decreased because of the defeat in the semi-finals. While before, this match was only considered a friendly match."

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

However, some people still insist that Dembele deserves the award because he had a better season. One person commented: "Yamal is the best player, but Dembele had a better season, so he still deserves to win 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 throughout the year, but everyone has their own perspective. I am confident that we will win, but if not, I will still vote for the best player of the year."

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

Yamal's top performance In the early morning of May 1, Yamal played impressively against Inter in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at Lluis Companys Stadium.

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