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‘A game changer, a World Cup winner’ – Czechia boss says Lamine Yamal deserves the Ballon d’Or

Czechia boss Santi Denia is set for a reunion with Spain on Saturday night in the Nations League and also faces the prospect of coming up against Lamine Yamal. Sani Denia worked with the Spanish youth teams for many years…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 5:00 PM
‘A game changer, a World Cup winner’ – Czechia boss says Lamine Yamal deserves the Ballon d’Or
Key Things to Know
  • Czechia manager Santi Denia declared that Barcelona's Lamine Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d'Or.
  • Denia praised the 19-year-old forward as a decisive game changer and a World Cup winner.
  • Czechia will face Spain on Saturday night in the Nations League.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Czechia manager Santi Denia stated that Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d'Or without a doubt. Speaking ahead of Czechia's Nations League encounter against Spain on Saturday night, Denia praised the 19-year-old as a game changer and World Cup winner who attracts fans to stadiums.

Denia, who previously managed Spanish youth teams, admitted to losing sleep over preparing to face world champions Spain. Spain enter the upcoming fixture following victories over England and Croatia, whereas Czechia suffered losses against both opponents.

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