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Mbappé vs. Yamal: Ballon d'Or contenders

LaLiga players Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé are among those vying to win soccer's top individual prize.

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Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé are among the top contenders for the Ballon d'Or award.
The Ballon d'Or award is given annually to the best soccer player in the world.
Yamal and Mbappé are standout performers in their respective teams, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

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In the tightest Ballon d'Or contest in years, top LaLiga players Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé are among those vying to win soccer's top individual prize. Yamal and Mbappé are both standout performers in their respective teams, Barcelona and Real Madrid. The Ballon d'Or award is given annually to the best soccer player in the world, and this year's competition is expected to be fierce.

Yamal and Mbappé are among the top contenders, but the outcome is far from certain.

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