Ballon d’Or 2025: Lamine Yamal’s Father Declares “Next Year Is Ours”
- Lamine Yamal’s father has spoken out strongly following his son’s Ballon d’Or loss to Ousmane Dembélé
- He described the teenager missing out on football’s most prestigious prize as a “moral harm caused to a human being”
- The 18-year-old, who clinched the Kopa Trophy on the same night, is expected to return to action this weekend
Lamine Yamal may have missed out on the 2025 Ballon d’Or, but his father, Mounir Nasraoui, is convinced the teenager’s time will come soon.
Moments after Ousmane Dembele was crowned in Paris, the proud father confidently told reporters, “Next year is ours.”
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The 18-year-old Barcelona starlet finished second on football’s biggest individual stage, a result that left many in Catalunya stunned given their belief that Yamal is already “the best player in the world.”
Watch Yamal's dad's declaration:
Yamal's dad makes bold claim
Speaking to El Chiringuito in the aftermath of the ceremony, Nasraoui did not hold back his frustration at the outcome.
“I think this is the greatest harm, I wouldn't say theft, but moral harm caused to a human being, because I believe that Lamine Yamal is by far the best player in the world, and by far the one who makes a lot of difference.
"Not because he's my son, but because he's the best player in the world. I think there is no rival, Lamine Yamal is Lamine Yamal. It must be said that something very strange has happened here. Greetings to all of Spain, and next year it will be a Spanish ball.”
According to beIN Sports, Nasraoui has been a constant presence throughout Yamal’s rise.
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From difficult negotiations with La Masía to his unwavering support on social media, he has played a vital role in shaping his son’s journey.
Currently sidelined with an injury sustained during the international break, Yamal has already missed three matches, including Barcelona’s Champions League opener against Newcastle.
Club officials initially confirmed he was receiving treatment for groin pain, while Spanish outlets later revealed he had also been dealing with back discomfort.
Barcelona’s president, however, has hinted that the teenager could be back in time for their upcoming La Liga clash this weekend.
Although Dembele walked away with the ultimate prize, Yamal still made history by retaining the Kopa Trophy for a second year running.
Watch the moment Yamal delivered his acceptance speech:
His father’s belief reflects the growing conviction in Spain that the teenager is destined to eclipse even Lionel Messi’s eight Ballon d’Or crowns one day.
Barcelona has long been a home for Golden Ball winners, with legends like Messi, Ronaldinho, and Rivaldo etched into the club’s illustrious history.
For many, it is only a matter of time before Yamal’s name is added to that list.
Yamal's first reaction after Dembélé's victory emerges
In a related report, YEN.com.gh captured how Lamine Yamal’s immediate response to missing out on the 2025 Ballon d’Or quickly drew fans’ attention.
A viral clip showed the teenager smiling and applauding Dembélé as chants echoed through the Théâtre du Châtelet.
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