Lamine Yamal's disappointment visible as Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or

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Lamine Yamal finished third in the 2026 Ballon d'Or, losing to winner Harry Kane and runner-up Kylian Mbappé, and visibly struggled to hide his disappointment during the announcement. The Spain and Barcelona forward was considered a favorite for the award but was ultimately beaten by the English striker, with the French star also finishing ahead of him in the final standings. Images captured at the ceremony showed Yamal's distress as the result was revealed, highlighting the emotional weight of narrowly missing out on football's most prestigious individual honor.


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