Ballon d’Or 2026: Yamal charters private jet for London ceremony

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has reportedly chartered a private jet to travel to London for Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony alongside his family and close friends.

The 19-year-old is expected to be among the major attractions at the ceremony, where he will compete for football’s most prestigious individual award after finishing second in the previous edition.

According to Spanish journalist Víctor Navarro, Yamal has made private travel arrangements to ensure his closest supporters can accompany him to the event, opting not to travel with Barcelona’s official delegation.

The decision will allow the Spain international to share the occasion with family members and friends who hav...