Thierry Henry Trolls Yamal Over Kopa Trophy at Ballon d'Or Ceremony

Former French footballer Thierry Henry playfully mocked Barcelona's Lamine Yamal at the Ballon d'Or ceremony, asking if the Kopa Trophy was what he truly wanted. The lighthearted exchange was met with laughter from Yamal and the audience. Yamal was receiving the Kopa Trophy for the world's best young player. He finished third in the main Ballon d'Or voting, behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé, and his disappointed reaction to Kane's win went viral on social media. Yamal had strongly campaigned for the Ballon d'Or in interviews, arguing his merit for the award. After accepting the Kopa Trophy, he stated that his Barcelona teammate Kurbasi deserved the honor instead.