Hansi Flick says Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or aim is normal

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·15 September 2026

Hansi Flick addressed Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or remarks as Barcelona prepared to host Santander.

According to L'Équipe, the head coach spoke to the media on Tuesday, with the La Liga matchday 6 fixture scheduled for Wednesday at 21:30.

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Flick said Yamal wants to win the Ballon d’Or and that this is normal.

He revisited the player’s comments on the award during his pre-match briefing, keeping the focus on the stated ambition.

The news conference came on the eve of Barcelona’s sixth league outing of the season.

Source: L'Équipe

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