Lamine Yamal sends a message to Mbappé: "I won't beg for the Ballon d'Or"

Lamine Yamal is happy. In fact, the winger says that he has never been happier in his life. The international spoke today, ahead of the Champions match against Feyenoord , and acknowledged that he is going through a great moment, that his goal is to win the continental tournament, and assured that he has a chance of winning the Ballon d'Or , but that he is not willing to launch a campaign for himself.

Winning the Champions League

"It's the big objective, there's no greater motivation. We're all motivated. We have it in our heads. It's the most special tournament. This year it could be with the players who have arrived, Gordon, Rodri, Adeyemi, Joao...".

The Champions League is the big objective, we are all very motivated

"It is a source of pride to be captain of Barça at 19 years old. I am grateful to my teammates for choosing me. I am 19 years old but I want to live up to it. I am happy. It makes me feel responsible. I will give my best for the team".

It is an honor to be captain of Barça at 19 years old

"It doesn't depend on me, it depends on you. The work with Barça and the national team has been incredible. I have options, I had a great year. But we'll see".

"I don't think I need to campaign. Everyone can think whatever they want. I'm proud of what I've done and I can't ask for more. It's your job, I won't beg for anything".

I don't think I need to campaign to win the Ballon d'Or

Pressure after loss of possession

"In title-winning teams, like PSG, everyone presses. You have to run, no matter who you are. If you don't run, you lose".

"Collectively, titles and the Champions League. And individually, improve. I'm young. That's my objective".

"It depends on the day. The other day I was tired, it was hot... it was 40 degrees".

"Rapha is an incredible captain, and Eric, Pedri... I learn from them to always seek what is best for the team".

They are tremendous players, I feel comfortable with them and get on great with them, although they are different.

If Real Madrid have gone two years without winning, that's their problem; I see them as happy

If they have gone two years without winning, that is their problem. We are happy with the refereeing. That's a question for them. I see them as happy.

"I'm very happy, I don't know why there was so much talk. I had the vacation of my life. At no point have I been happier than I am now".

I had the vacation of my life, I've never been happier

Dembélé doesn’t name a candidate for the Ballon d’Or

"He's a friend of Kylian's... I don't care. I'm very happy with the year I've had. When I've faced both of them, I've won. I get along very well with Ousmane. Everyone has seen my year, if he hasn't...".

Dembélé is a friend of Kylian... I am very happy with the year I have had

"It doesn't scare me, there are great players. I'm prepared to be a substitute. It doesn't scare me".

"I think that when you grow up, you don't realize it. I'm a "kid" and I'm growing, but I'm not two meters tall. I'm shorter than Cubarsí or Bernal. I'm like everyone else".

I'm not afraid of being a substitute

"I'm in a locker room with people who have done more than me. Then I'm with my family, who keep my feet on the ground".

"He is a great coach. I have great affection for him, I hope things go well for him, except against Spain".