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Monchi talks about the Ballon d'Or: "If I were to go by being Spanish, Lamine would deserve it"
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First Reported· Javier Alfaro (Mundo Deportivo)
35d ago (28 Sept)"El Balón de Oro 2026 se acerca cada vez más y está en boca de todos."
State: Developing
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Official Resolution
35d ago (28 Sept)"The 2026 Ballon d'Or is getting closer and closer and is on everyone's lips. One of the latest to speak out has been a more than influential figure in the world of football like Monchi, current sporting director of Espanyol, who showed himself to be in favor of the award going to Lami..."
State: Rumour Outcome Verified