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Thierry Henry clarifies his Lamine Yamal comments after Ballon d’Or criticism

Thierry Henry has clarified his comments after coming in for some criticism for a question directed at Lamine Yamal during Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony. Yamal picked up the Kopa Trophy for the third time, with Henry asking the teenager: “That’s…

By Gill Clark · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:47 AM

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Thierry Henry clarified his Ballon d'Or ceremony remarks directed at Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal following public criticism.
Henry had asked Yamal on stage whether the Kopa Trophy was the award he truly wanted that evening.
Henry stated on social media that his comments were not meant to check Yamal's ego, reaffirming his admiration for the player.

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Thierry Henry addressed criticism regarding a comment he made to Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal during the Ballon d’Or ceremony. After Yamal won his third Kopa Trophy, Henry asked him if that award was the one he truly wanted. Following backlash from some observers, the French legend took to social media to clarify his intentions.

Henry emphasized that he was not attempting to check the forward's ego, explaining that he simply meant Yamal likely had ambitions to win the main Ballon d’Or prize. The former striker praised Yamal's talent, calling himself a major fan who would gladly pay to watch him play.

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