@FootynewsJamie Carragher is drawing a sharp line between what the Ballon d'Or rewards and who actually leads the game rn. The ceremony lands on Monday to honor last season's work, yet he argues we are now discussing the next best player in the world. He notes Kylian Mbappé or Harry Kane could still take the trophy home, but insists that at this moment, Lamine Yamal stands as the top talent globally. Sky Sports featured his full breakdown of the situation, leaving us to decide if the ranking holds up against the announcement.

@FootynewsJamie Carragher is drawing a sharp line between what the Ballon d'Or rewards and who actually leads the game rn. The ceremony lands on Monday to honor last season's work, yet he argues we are now discussing the next best player in the world. He notes Kylian Mbappé or Harry Kane could still take the trophy home, but insists that at this moment, Lamine Yamal stands as the top talent globally. Sky Sports featured his full breakdown of the situation, leaving us to decide if the ranking holds up against the announcement.