Spain boss Luis de la Fuente says [Lamine Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d’Or](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2025/6/6/24444001/barcelona-and-spain-star-lamine-yamal-happy-to-do-his-ballon-dor-talking-on-the-pitch) after seeing the youngster put on another masterclass.
[Yamal scored twice as Spain beaten France 5-4](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2025/6/5/24443994/lamine-yamal-dazzles-as-spain-beat-france-to-reach-nations-league-final) in a classic game to book a spot in the Nations League final.
De la Fuente says Yamal is undoubtedly the best player in the world and ahead of France stars such as Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe.
> “Lamine Yamal has made a statement tonight and shown that he should win the Ballon d’Or,” he told RTVE after the win.
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> “He’s the best player in the world and, in my opinion, of course, he deserves to win the Ballon d’Or.”
RFEF president Rafael Louzán echoed the manager’s words and also called on Yamal to be awarded the Golden Ball.
> “It’s not just the two goals, it’s everything he does,” he added.
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> “Everything he does surprises you again and again. He still has a long way to go, too, and I hope they give him the prize he deserves, the Ballon d’Or.”
The Ballon d’Or will be awarded in a special ceremony in Paris on September 22nd.