Ahead of the official Ballon d'Or ceremony, Lamine Yamal has caused quite a stir. The young Barcelona star has chartered a private jet for his family and arranged a lavish gala party in Paris, while facing a dangerous rival in Harry Kane.❗| Lamine Yamal has booked a PRIVATE PLANE to travel to London for the Ballon d’Or gala, with his entire entourage set to accompany him. He has also already arranged a celebration party in Paris in case he wins the award. [@victor_nahe] #fcblive https://t.co/3NBX7GGHUQ— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) October 22, 2026 With the prestigious France Football award ceremony scheduled for October 26, the football world is divided over who will lift the coveted Ballon d'Or trophy. While global media outlets and analysts have narrowed the race down to two names – Bayern Munich striker Kane and Barcelona's teenage sensation Yamal – the young Spanish international has made a move that has sparked an enormous controversy and ignited heated debates across both Britain and Spain.As the public weighs up the achievements of both candidates, with Kane coming off a phenomenal individual season and Yamal boasting a European Championship triumph with Spain alongside his moments of magic in a Barcelona shirt, the young star appears to have not the slightest doubt about the final outcome.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Well-informed Spanish journalist Victor Navarro of radio station COPE, who has more than 100,000 followers on social media, broke an exclusive story about preparations Yamal has already put in place.Yamal has reportedly chartered a private jet to bring his entire family, closest friends and management team to the ceremony. Alongside the arranged flight to London, detailed plans have also been made for a lavish gala party in Paris, which is expected to take place immediately after the winner is officially announced!Interestingly, Barcelona's official delegation is travelling to London on the club's private plane, suggesting that Yamal wanted complete privacy and comfort for those closest to him.14.30: (4.70) Aston Villa (4.60) Man.City (1.63)
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