Lamine Yamal's competition-winning performance against France in the semi-final of the Nations League On Thursday has underlined his balloon d'Or references, said Spain manager Luis de la Fuente.
The 17-year-old sensation of Barcelona raised Spain to an exciting 5-4 victory over France by scoring twice, sent the holders to their third consecutive Nations League final, where they are confronted with Iberian neighbors Portugal.
The competition to cancel the prestigious Golden Ball -Trophy in September is generally seen as a between Yamal and France Forward Ousmane Dembele, with both crucial roles for their clubs and countries this season.
“Yamal has made a statement tonight and demonstrated that he should win the Ballon d'Or,” De La Fuente told Broodcaster RTVE.
“He is the best player in the world and in my opinion he naturally deserves to win the balloon d'Or.”
The 28-year-old Dembele, a former man of Barcelona, ​​can brag about the Champions League, Ligue 1, French Cup and French Super Cup titles this campaign, while Yamal Laliga, Spanish Cup and Spanish Super Cup has to his name.
“I always say the same thing to mom, that I try to give everything,” said Yamal.
“That is what motivates me and what wakes me up in the morning. That's why I play football. It's always the best to speak on the field.
“Dembele is a great player, we saw that in the Champions League, but I am happy that we are those in the final.”
The nominees for the 2025 edition of the Ballon d'Or of Award, which relates on August 1 to July 31, will be announced at the beginning of August, whereby the ceremony takes place on September 22.