Football

Yamal declares: I deserve the Ballon d'Or more than Mbappé

September 14, 2026

Lamine Yamal has publicly asserted that his credentials for the Ballon d'Or surpass those of Kylian Mbappé.

The Spanish youngster expressed strong confidence in his own candidacy for football's premier individual accolade when weighed against the French superstar.

Premier League

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#	Team	P	Pts
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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