Yamal Shines as Spain Advances to Nations League Final, Outshining Dembele

The forward for the Spain national team and FC Barcelona, **Lamine Yamal**, commented on his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or after the semifinal match of the Nations League against France, which ended 5-4.

«I often tell my mother that this [the Ballon d’Or] inspires me to get up in the mornings and play football. But it’s best to let my performance on the pitch speak for itself. Dembele? He’s a fantastic player, but we made it to the final,» Yamal expressed after the match, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.

Various sports publications list Yamal and French national team forward Ousmane Dembele, who plays for PSG, among the leading candidates for the Ballon d’Or, awarded to the best footballer of the season. The current holder of the award is Yamal’s compatriot, Rodri.

Flick adjusts Yamal’s shorts during a training session with Barcelona: