After months of speculation, Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old FC Barcelona star, did not win the Ballon d’Or despite clinching the 2025 Kopa Trophy earlier today. The announcement came during the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, stunning fans who had pegged the Spanish wonder boy as a top contender
LAMINE YAMAL IS THE 2025 KOPA TROPHY! The 18-year-old Spanish wonder boy is the first to do it back-to-back!!
His consecutive Kopa win highlighted his brilliance, but the ultimate prize slipped away.
Yamal’s dazzling performances for Barcelona and Spain had fueled high expectations. His record-breaking season, including becoming the youngest player to reach 50 appearances for Barcelona’s first team, made him a fan favorite.
However, the Ballon d’Or panel seemingly favored another candidate, with names like Ousmane Dembélé emerging as potential winners.
