“Lamine Is the Best,” Says Nico Williams

Sports Desk

Spain crushed Croatia 4-1 on Tuesday, with young forward Lamine Yamal scoring twice and setting up another. Yamal’s strong claim to the Ballon d’Or was highlighted by his national team teammate Nico Williams after the match.

Yamal’s impressive performance in Seville is part of a recent series of performances. He scored early in the match against England at Wembley last weekend. Williams himself scored the final goal for Spain with a powerful last-minute shot in the win over Croatia.

The Barcelona winger’s impressive performances for club and country have put him back in the running for football’s highest individual award. Speaking to reporters in the mixed zone after the match, Williams insisted: “Lamine deserves the Ballon d’Or. Many people can have many opinions, but those who understand and love football, they have to agree that Lamine is the best.”

Williams has publicly backed Yamal for his incredible season, which has seen him retain the La Liga title, win the Spanish Super Cup and play a key role in his country’s World Cup triumph in the United States. The 19-year-old, who finished second behind Ousmane Dembele last year, is now one of the leading contenders for the Ballon d’Or alongside Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane.