Lamine Yamal and Others Among Top Contenders for 2023 Ballon d'Or Awards
Lamine Yamal, a 19-year-old World Cup winner with Spain and Barcelona league champion, is among the leading candidates for the Ballon d'Or, alongside Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembele, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Yamal stated he will not campaign for the award, leaving the decision to voters. Dembele named Kvaratskhelia, Kane, and Mbappe as his top contenders, dismissing Lionel Messi's chances. The Kopa Trophy for best under-21 talent also includes Yamal, Yan Diamonde, and Johan Manzambi. The Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled for October 26 in London.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 8 Sept, 09:09 am. Other outlets followed.