Henry under fire for Ballon d'Or comments on Yamal and co-presenter

Thierry Henry faced criticism for his presenting performance at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London on Monday, following comments made towards co-presenter Kate Scott and Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal. Scottish writer Andrew Downie accused Henry of being rude and factually incorrect regarding his exchange with Scott, stating on X that she pronounced a name correctly. Controversy also flared when Henry asked Yamal if the young talent award he collected was the one he really wanted. Some social media viewers accused Henry of bullying the 19-year-old, who finished third in the main standings, while others defended his remarks as harmless. The incident sparked mixed reactions online.