Flick says Yamal reacted like a champion after Ballon d’Or miss
Hansi Flick said on Friday that Lamine Yamal responded well to missing out on the 2026 Ballon d’Or as Barcelona prepared to face Alavés on Saturday.
Hansi Flick said on Friday that Lamine Yamal responded well to missing out on the 2026 Ballon d’Or as Barcelona prepared to face Alavés on Saturday.
Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or in London, while Lamine Yamal received the best young player award and stayed in the city on Tuesday.
GOAL reported that Sport published AI forecasts for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with Lamine Yamal tipped for the men's prize and Alexia Putellas for the women's award.
Barcelona are travelling to London for the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony, with Joan Laporta leading a large club delegation.
Pau Cubarsí spoke before Barcelona's Sunday night Clásico against Real Madrid at the Spotify Camp Nou, highlighting Yan Diomande, Endrick and Kylian Mbappé.
Before Barcelona's Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes, Hansi Flick said Rodri Hernández was rested and Gerard Martín was ready to play.