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Ballon D'Or 2024: FC Barcelona Star Creates History; Becomes Youngest-Ever To Win Kopa Trophy

Lamine Yamal Wins Kopa Trophy 2024: The 17-year-old teen sensation has won the Kopa Trophy 2024, thereby, becoming the youngest-ever winner in the history. Read more.

Lamine Yamal Wins Kopa Trophy 2024: Lamine Yamal's iconic 2024 sees him add yet another honour in his list, as the FC Barcelona Star now becomes the youngest-ever player in the history to win the Kopa Trophy.

The winger beats the competition from the likes of Arda Guler of Real Madrid and Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United to win the award. The 17-year-old has made a habit of breaking all the 'Youngest' records, as he broke a few of them back at UEFA Euro 2024, where he triumphed with Spain.

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Upon winning the award, he thanked his mother during his award-winning speech, and said the following:

"It’s a pride to receive this trophy. I dedicate this prize to my mother, my grandmother, to the team, the coaches. It's for those who supported me. Visca el Barca y La capital 304."

Lamine Yamal's night did not end with just the Kopa Trophy 2024, as he now becomes the youngest player ever to feature in the Top 10 of Ballon d'Or rankings. The winger finished 8th in the official rankings, and the kind of form he's in right now, we are witnessing at potentially, the youngest ever Ballon d'Or winner in the history in near future.

Men's Ballon D'Or 2024 Winner Shares Special Message For Lamine Yamal

It was a night to remember for Spain at the Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony, as all the 3 winners (Men's Ballon d'Or; Women's Ballon d'Or: Kopa Trophy) were from the country.

Spain is currently enjoying a stellar run of form, as they are the reigning world champions in women's football, and reigning European champions in Men's football.

Aitana Bonmati won the Women's Ballon d'Or 2024, thereby, retaining her title, as she was the reigning best women's footballer in the world.

The all-elusive Men's Ballon d'Or 2024 was won by Rodri of Manchester City, and during his speech, he shared a special message for Kopa Trophy 2024 winner and fellow Spaniard, Lamine Yamal.

"You will win one of these trophies one day my friend. Keep working hard," said Rodri.

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