Yamal Keeps Quiet as Ballon d’Or Race Heats Up

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal says he will not campaign for the Ballon d’Or despite a standout season with club and country. The 19-year-old helped Spain win the World Cup and Barcelona retain La Liga. Yamal, who finished runner-up last year behind Ousmane Dembele, said he was proud of his achievements and would leave the decision to others. Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are among the leading contenders.