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Former Spain international, Gaizka Mendieta, has named the apical 2 players to assertion the prestigious idiosyncratic grant this season.
He said that Argentina captain, Lionel Messi and Spanish youngster, Lamine Yamal are good positioned for the award.
The erstwhile midfielder said Messi would unafraid a record-extending ninth Ballon d’Or if Argentina manages to bushed Spain successful the last of the 2026 World Cup.
He besides highlighted that Yamal remains a formidable campaigner for the accolade, should Spain win successful clinching a 2nd World Cup title.
He told Goal, “The World Cup serves arsenic the pivotal origin for the Ballon d’Or. Just arsenic Harry Kane whitethorn person earned it, Lamine Yamal could besides execute this. He has had an outstanding play contempt facing injuries and has been important for Barcelona.
“He continues to beryllium indispensable for Spain. If Spain triumphs, we should see their roster for imaginable candidates. Mikel Oyarzabal is different exceptional subordinate that has gained recognition. If Argentina prevails, Messi volition undoubtedly triumph it.”
Messi has netted 8 goals and provided 4 assists successful the existent tourney taking spot successful North America.
In contrast, Yamal has scored lone 1 extremity successful 7 matches frankincense far.
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