Yamal named for Ballon d'Or

Yamal had an excellent season, becoming a top winger today.

After a somewhat deadlocked first half at RCDE Stadium, Lamine Yamal produced a moment of genius to help his team break through. The 17-year-old striker received the ball on the right wing, then skillfully cut inside before unleashing a tricky left-footed shot into the top corner, opening an important victory for the "Blaugrana".

This artistic goal immediately sparked calls for Yamal to become the owner of the 2025 Golden Ball. European media affirmed that Yamal is considered a strong contender for the noble title despite his young age, surpassing even his teammate Raphinha.

"Yamal is 8th in the 2024 Ballon d'Or race. The youngest player to ever win the award was Ronaldo Nazario at 21 years and 95 days. Will Yamal break the record this year?", ESPN wrote.

"Yamal becomes leading candidate for 2025 Ballon d'Or despite Barcelona's Champions League exit," Reuters asserted. "Give the Ballon d'Or to Yamal," Sport ran a headline after the match.

Coach Fabio Capello and another young talent, Cole Palmer, both believe that Yamal is the best player today, thereby deserving of the Golden Ball award.

Lamine has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season. In Goal 's Ballon d'Or candidate rankings, Yamal is right behind PSG's Ousmane Dembele. The reason he hasn't reached the top spot is mainly due to Barcelona's elimination in the Champions League semi-finals, a key factor in determining individual awards.

In recent years, the Ballon d'Or has often gone to stars who have won major titles. In 2025, there will be no major national tournaments like the World Cup or Euro, so club achievements will largely determine the chances of winning the award. Therefore, winning the Champions League opens up the opportunity for candidates to win.

However, hope is not over for Yamal. In case Dembele and PSG fail in the Champions League final against Inter Milan, Yamal has a chance to win the 2025 Golden Ball. That is a worthy reward for his excellent performance throughout the past time.

Source: https://znews.vn/yamal-duoc-goi-ten-cho-qua-bong-vang-post1553487.html