Monchi: Lamine would get my Ballon d'Or

During the V Reyes Cup presentation in Seville, Monchi declared that he would give the Ballon d'Or 2026 to Lamine Yamal, the FC Barcelona winger. The statement generated significant controversy among Espanyol supporters.

Hours later, Monchi clarified on 'El Larguero' radio show that his comments were meant to be provocative and to demonstrate his Spanish pride, saying "I've said I would give the Ballon d'Or to Lamine and I've generated controversy, but it has been by putting the Spanish flag on me." asg-reflektory.pl