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17-Year-Old Lamine Yamal Eyes Champions League Glory Over Ballon d'Or

6/3/2025

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At just 17, Barcelona's Lamine Yamal is making waves as a Ballon d'Or contender, alongside PSG's Ousmane Dembele. Yamal believes the prestigious award should honor sustained excellence rather than fleeting brilliance. With his eyes set on team triumphs, he prioritizes conquering the Champions League and World Cup over individual accolades.

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Story summary

At just 17, Barcelona's Lamine Yamal is making waves as a Ballon d'Or contender, alongside PSG's Ousmane Dembele. Yamal believes the prestigious award should honor sustained excellence rather than fleeting brilliance. With his eyes set on team triumphs, he prioritizes conquering the Champions League and World Cup over individual accolades.