Spanish racing driver Carlos Sainz has declared that Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d’Or this year.
Sainz described the young Spain international as outstanding, calling him the best player right now.
The Ballon d’Or winner will be revealed on Monday in Paris.
Yamal is among the leading candidates for the award, alongside Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Barcelona’s Raphinha, and Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe.
Speaking to the media, Sainz said (via ESPN): “Ballon d’Or? I am a Real Madrid fan, but I would give the award to Lamine Yamal.
“He is a Barca player, but he is also a national team player.
“He is absolutely excellent and should be given the award because he is the best right now.”
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