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Mbappe Refuses to Support Lamine Yamal for 2025 Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has chosen not to support Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal in the race for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
In an interview with BILD, the French captain acknowledged Yamal’s talent but made it clear that his LaLiga rivalry with Barcelona prevents him from backing the young star.
Both Mbappe and Yamal are among the top 30 nominees for this year’s prestigious award. When asked directly whether Yamal could win, Mbappe responded through Le Parisien.
“Lamine Yamal? He is a very good player, but he is from Barcelona. I can’t say anything.”
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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