New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal on Monday became the first footballer to win the Men's Young Talent of the Year award three consecutive times after receiving the honour at the Ballon d'Or 2026 ceremony in London on Monday.

The 19-year-old Spanish international completed a hat-trick of victories, having previously won the award in 2024 and 2025. His latest triumph further extended his record in the men's category of the award, which recognises the best footballer aged 21 or under.

Yamal collected the trophy from former Ukraine international Andriy Shevchenko at the ceremony. The Barcelona forward, however, felt that his teammate Pau Cubarsi was equally deserving of the recognition.

"It's an honour to receive this aw...