After weeks of speculation and fan campaigns, Lamine Yamal finally addressed his runner-up finish at the 2025 Ballon d’Or, which was awarded to Ousmane Dembele following a historic season with Paris Saint-Germain. The 18-year-old Barcelona sensation took to Instagram to share a message of humility, faith, and quiet ambition.

Yamal’s post came hours after the gala at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, where he received the Kopa Trophy for the second consecutive year, honoring him as the world’s best U-21 player. Despite missing out on the Ballon d’Or, his tone remained gracious and grounded.

“God’s plan is perfect, you have to climb to get to the top. Happy for the Kopa trophy x2 and congratulate @o.dembele7 for the award and the great season,” wrote Yamal on Instagram.

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