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Yamal finishes third in Ballon d'Or voting as Flick praises mentality

Yamal finishes third in Ballon d'Or voting as Flick praises mentality
Sports Talents · 05:04:26 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal finished third in the voting for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, the award recognizing the world's best male footballer. The 17-year-old Spanish international's placement was announced on October 30, 2026.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praised Yamal's mentality following the result, highlighting the youngster's maturity despite missing out on the top prize.

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