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Luis Díaz Praises Yamal but Backs Kane for Ballon d'Or

Luis Díaz Praises Yamal but Backs Kane for Ballon d'Or
World Sports · 00:10:10 - Friday, 30 October 2026

Liverpool and Colombia winger Luis Díaz has expressed admiration for Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal while naming England captain Harry Kane as his choice for the Ballon d'Or award.

Díaz acknowledged Yamal's exceptional talent at a young age but said his vote for football's most prestigious individual prize would go to Kane, who has continued his prolific scoring form since joining Bayern Munich.

The comments come as the 2026 Ballon d'Or race takes shape, with Kane among the leading contenders after another strong season in Germany and for England.

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