Just 17 years old, Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal is already one of the mainstays of the Spanish national team.The teenage sensation was the star of the show for La Roja last summer as they won the

The decision sparked widespread criticism at the time, and Ribery has often reflected on it as one of the biggest snubs in Ballon d’Or history. Over a decade later, with Ronaldo suggesting Champions League success as a decisive factor, the former Bayern star didn’t hesitate to highlight the irony.

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has named his 2025 Ballon d'Or favourite, with Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele expected to square off for the award.