As Argentina’s captain, Messi was entitled to vote on all three men’s award which were handed out by FIFA at The Best awards in Doha, Qatar. The Best Men’s Player award wasn’t the only category which exposed a lack of bias from Messi.

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Hansi Flick gave his star teenager a new role in Barca's win over Betis - he looked like he had played as a No 10 for decades

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has downplayed Lamine Yamal’s reaction to being substituted late in the team’s 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.

Aston Villa fans are enbjoying an excellent campaign so far, and they will be hoping their good fortunes continue into the January window.

Lamine Yamal shined as a No.10 as Barcelona produced one of their most fluid attacking performances of the season.

There's not much between these two.

Barcelona forward Raphinha claimed there was no significant meaning behind his new goal celebration with Lamine Yamal and instead focused on the tactical nuances of Saturday’s win.

Lamine Yamal could witness a major managerial transformation at FC Barcelona as a reported billionaire offer looms over the club.

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 nominees list: Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal go head to head for soccer prize originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. FIFA holds its annual The Best awards ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, December 16.