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FC Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal shamelessly stumps for Ballon d’Or, doesn’t consider Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane top competition

September 14, 2026

FC Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has openly promoted his own candidacy to claim the Ballon d'Or award. The young forward showed zero hesitation in backing his own credentials for football's highest individual honor.

While staking his claim, Yamal also dismissed Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane as a primary rival for the prize, indicating he does not view the England international as top-tier competition in the race.

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1	Arsenal FC	4	12
2	Manchester City FC	4	12
3	Brentford FC	5	9
4	Leeds United FC	4	8
5	Hull City AFC	4	8
6	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	4	7

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