Lamine Yamal wins Best Young Talent at 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony

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The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony has begun, with Lamine Yamal winning the first award of the evening as the best young talent of the year. Lautaro Martinez finished 22nd in the men's Ballon d'Or ranking. The Inter striker, the only Serie A player among the 30 nominees, won the Italian league and Coppa Italia, while Argentina reached the World Cup final against Spain. The ceremony features a highly uncertain race, with favorites including Yamal, World Cup winner with Spain, and Rodri, the tournament's best player. Lionel Messi seeks a record ninth Ballon d'Or, while Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane are also contenders.


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