Monchi: I'd Give Ballon d'Or to Yamal

During the presentation of the V Reyes Cup in Seville, RCD Espanyol's sporting director Monchi declared that he would award the 2026 Ballon d'Or to FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal. The statement sparked immediate controversy among the Espanyol fan base. chickenroadslot.pro

Hours later, when asked again by Manu Carreño on the radio program 'El Larguero', Monchi had to apologize for his comments, clarifying that his intention was to represent the Spanish flag rather than show bias toward Barcelona players.