Hansi Flick defends Barcelona's Ballon d'Or campaign for Lamine Yamal ahead of Racing Santander clash
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has publicly supported the club's campaign for Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d'Or. Flick praised the young player's confidence and sincerity while also discussing the club's excitement about hosting the 2029 Champions League final.
Why it matters
The endorsement highlights the internal culture of FC Barcelona and the rising global profile of Lamine Yamal as a top-tier football talent.
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has defended the club's campaign to see Lamine Yamal win the Ballon d'Or. The German manager also voiced his desire for the award ceremony to arrive quickly so the squad can focus entirely on the pitch.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has strongly defended the club's campaign to have Lamine Yamal win the prestigious Ballon d'Or. Speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of the La Liga fixture against Racing Santander, Flick addressed the young forward's recent candid remarks about deserving the accolade.
"And why not campaign for Lamine? He's our player, and I support players who have confidence. I think it's a good idea. I support our players," Flick stated.
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