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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
September 24, 2025
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Ballon d'Or disappointment will inspire Yamal - Barca coach Flick
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal will be driven to greater heights after being beaten to the Ballon d'Or by Ousmane Dembele, the club's coach Hansi Flick said Wednesday...
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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick believes Lamine Yamal's Ballon d'Or disappointment will motivate him to achieve greater success. Despite finishing second to Ousmane Dembele, the 18-year-old winger won the Kopa Trophy for the best young player.
- Yamal finished second in the Ballon d'Or voting but secured the Kopa Trophy, an award for the best under-21 player.
- Coach Hansi Flick confirmed Yamal accepted the outcome positively and is motivated for future seasons, potentially aiming for a Ballon d'Or next season.
- Yamal will miss Thursday's match against Real Oviedo due to a groin issue, while Gavi suffered a knee injury and will be out for four to five months.
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