'The Next Messi'- Fans Praise Wonderkid Lamine Yamal As He Finishes 8th In Ballon D'Or Rankings

The Ballon D'Or award ceremony was held last night in Paris, France and saw Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri taking home the biggest indiviual award in football. There was also mass outrage regarding the awarding of the Ballon D'Or this year as it was earlier thought that Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. was going to win the award up until the last moment when reports came out that it will be Rodri and not Vinicius Jr. who will be taking home the Ballon D'Or. 

Amidst all of this, Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal ranked 8th in the standings for the Ballon D'Or at jist the age of 17. The Barcelona star continues to make headlines as he dazzles the footballing world. With him ranking 8th in the Ballon D'Or, fans flooded social media with praises for the young star. 

Fans Flood Social Media With Praises For Lamine Yamal 

Several fans flooded social media with praises for Lamine Yamal for his amazing football that he has been playing along with him ranking 8th in the Ballon D'Or. Several people have even given the title to Lamine Yamal as the next Messi. 

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It will be interesting to see what the future awaits for Lamine Yamal.