Hidden article surfaces, then vanishesβhas the future already been written?
In a shocking twist that has sent the footballing world into a frenzy, FIFA allegedly publishedβand quickly deletedβa confidential article hinting that Lamine Yamal could be crowned the 2025 Ballon dβOr winner.
The mysterious post, briefly visible on FIFA’s platform, described Yamalβs rise as “unprecedented”, citing his standout performances, including his match-winning display in El ClΓ‘sico, as key factors behind his growing claim to footballβs highest individual honor.
Is FIFA Already Sold on Yamal?
Though no official confirmation followed, the articleβs tone reportedly suggested a strong internal belief within FIFA that the 16-year-old Barcelona prodigy is destined for the sportβs summitβa message that didnβt go unnoticed before it was taken down.
The Reactions:
Critics argue that Yamal, while exceptional, still trails behind current icons like MbappΓ©, Haaland, or a resurgent Messi.
Supporters, however, believe the leak confirms what they’ve seen all season: Yamal is the futureβand the future may arrive faster than expected.
The Bigger Picture:
This leak adds fuel to a fiery narrative around the youth revolution in football, with Yamal as its vanguard. If he continues performing at this level, helps Barcelona lift trophies, and delivers for Spain at Euro 2024 or the Club World Cup, the Ballon d’Or podium could be his in less than a year.
> From “La Masia” to the Mountaintop?
If the whispers from FIFAβs now-removed article are true, Yamal isnβt just the futureβheβs already the chosen one.
