Barcelona will back Lamine Yamal for Ballon d'Or 2026, says Rodri

Barcelona midfielder and Ballon d'Or 2026 nominee Rodri said the club will back 19-year-old forward Lamine Yamal for Ballon d'Or 2026. "They say Yamal is the player most deserving of the award...that's completely legitimate," he added, noting, "I hope...a Spanish player wins." Yamal scored 24 goals in 45 appearances for Barcelona last season and won FIFA World Cup 2026.