According to Marca, Yamal has stated that he will not campaign for the Ballon d'Or, but his girlfriend has announced the launch of related activities on social media.
The 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or has been announced, and Yamar is once again in contention for this prestigious individual award. This season's star-studded lineup, fierce competition for the championship, and the World Cup's transformative impact on football have made this year's Ballon d'Or race particularly anticipated. While other candidates are building their momentum, Yamar has stated that he will not actively seek the award.
At the pre-match press conference before Barcelona's Champions League opener against Feyenoord, a reporter asked Yamar whether he would consider campaigning for the Ballon d'Or.
Yamar stated that he didn't need to convince anyone off the field; his performance on the field had done what he was supposed to do, and ultimately, it should be up to the journalists to decide who deserved the honor.
Yamal said, "I don't think there's any need to create hype; everyone has their own ideas." He then further clarified, "I'm not going to beg for anything."
Just when it seemed the topic had ended, a social media post soon brought Yamal's Ballon d'Or nomination back into the spotlight.
Yamar's girlfriend has announced the launch of her own campaign. Spanish content creator, model, and influencer Inés García Santos mentioned the recognition Yamar has received in a social media post.
She was preparing for the photoshoot at the time and posted a message saying, "My Golden Globe campaign is now underway."
This contrasts with Yamal's attitude: Yamal stated that he had no intention of promoting the award or begging for recognition, while Ines seemed determined to do her part for her boyfriend's nomination.
