Lionel Messi picked out the players who he believed would be in contention for the Ballon d'Or award he has won eight times.

Lamine Yamal has experienced a meteoric rise over the past several months, becoming Barcelona ’s most influential player and a serious Ballon d’Or contender. In that context, Pep Guardiola addressed the Spanish winger and the comparisons to Lionel Messi.

Furthermore, with Rafael Leao always capable of providing a moment of magic and terrific PSG trio Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves and Vitinha at the top of their game, Portugal will undoubtedly be among the top contenders in 2026.

Now turning into one of the main stars of the team, Lamine Yamal clarified his stance on wearing Barcelona's No. 10 next season addressing legend Lionel Messi. Lamine Yamal’s rise in top-flight soccer has sparked comparisons to Lionel Messi,

Pep Guardiola has broken his silence on the comparisons between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi.The former Barcelona head coach was the man in charge as Messi began a decade-long dominance with Cristiano Ronaldo at the summit of the game and knows the quality of the Argentine better than anyone.

Fans voiced disappointment with Lamine Yamal's performance in Spain’s Nations League final loss to PortugalDespite a stellar season with Barcelona, fans are now questioning Yamal’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or With Yamal underwhelming in the final,

Lionel Messi’s coach praised Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal’s UEFA Nations League win over Spain, highlighting his leadership and impact on the international stage