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Mendes defends Ballon d'Or for Yamal "by a big margin"

Observador15 September 2026 at 06:46

Portuguese agent Jorge Mendes defends that Lamine Yamal, Barcelona winger, should win the Ballon d'Or "by a big margin", considering him the favorite for the award. Mendes believes the young Spanish player deserves the recognition above other candidates.

Braga won a match and reached the 10-point mark in the Portuguese League, consolidating their position in the national championship.

Froholdt accelerates his recovery process to be available for the Clássico, demonstrating determination to return quickly to competition.

UEFA announced changes to its competitions, affecting the European football landscape in the coming seasons.

Why this matters

This article is of interest to Portuguese readers because it involves Jorge Mendes, one of the most influential agents in world football, defending a candidate for the Ballon d'Or, and includes sports results relevant to Portuguese fans, such as Braga's victory.

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