Lamine Yamal once again rose to the occasion, this time by delivering a brace in Spain‘s 5-4 victory over France in the 2025 UEFA Nations League semifinals. All eyes were on him, and the youngster proved he might be a serious contender for this year’s Ballon d’Or.

Shortly after the game, the Barcelona sensation dropped a nine-word message that could serve as a serious warning to his doubters. “The important thing is to talk on the field,” Yamal said, via Fabrizio Romano.

Earlier in the week, Yamal made headlines by addressing the possible implications of this game on the Ballon d’Or race with Ousmane Dembele, who helped PSG win their first-ever Champions League title last weekend.

What did Yamal say about the 2025 Ballon d’Or race before Spain’s win over France?

“Everyone sees it their

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