The Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on September 22 in Paris, where the successor to Spanish midfielder Rodri — who won the award last year ahead of Vinícius Jr. and Jude Bellingham — will be revealed. The event promises to spark debate and excitement across the football world.

Lamine Yamal added to his Ballon d’Or case by scoring twice and outperforming his counterparts as Spain beat France 5-4 in their Nations League semifinal.

Cristiano Ronaldo has downplayed Lamine Yamal's chances of winning the Ballon d'Or anytime soon, citing the youngster's age and Barcelona’s shortcomings in the UEFA Champions League.

The 17-year-old was at his rampant best in Spain's 5-4 win vs France — but it was his second goal that gave a glimpse of how unusual he is

Once again, it was a game in which one star outshone all the others. Around the semifinal between Spain and France, the discussion wasn’t just about who would advance to the final, but also about

Spain beat France, 5-4, in the Nations League semi-finals. Here are the players who surprised — and the ones who disappointed.