The question put to Luis de la Fuente was far from ordinary, especially with the Ballon d’Or race attracting growing attention and two Spanish players among the names being discussed. With Rodri and Lamine Yamal in the spotlight, everyone wanted to know which player would receive the Spain manager’s support.
However, De la Fuente’s answer did not give either player a clear advantage. Instead, he approached the question from a different angle, explaining that both players are Spanish before revealing who he would give the award to.
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Speaking about the Ballon d’Or battle between Rodri and Lamine Yamal, Luis de la Fuente said: “The thing is that they are both Spanish, and I would give it to a Spaniard. I have no preference.”
De la Fuente therefore made it clear that he does not have a preference between Rodri and Lamine Yamal, stressing that his position is not based on choosing one over the other, but rather on his desire to see a Spanish player receive the award.
The comments come amid significant attention surrounding the Ballon d’Or race, particularly with Rodri and Lamine Yamal among the Spanish names linked to the award, making De la Fuente’s words a point of interest for football fans.
Although the question directly asked him to choose between Rodri and Lamine Yamal, Spain’s manager avoided naming a personal favorite and instead emphasized his support for a Spanish player without specifying which of the two he considers more deserving of the award.
❓ الكرة الذهبية، لمن ستمنحها أنت، لرودري أم لامين يامال
🎙️ لويس دي لا فوينتي:
الأمر هو أنهما إسبانيان، وأنا سأمنحها لإسباني. ليس لدي أي تفضيل pic.twitter.com/2gW6zgNe4D
— FCB World (@Forca_Fcb) September 18, 2026
