José Mourinho has refused to comment on Lamine Yamal’s recent remarks about the Ballon d’Or. Ahead of Real Madrid’s trip to Elche on Tuesday night, the Portuguese coach faced questions about the Barcelona winger’s belief that he deserves the prestigious individual award after his impressive performances.
“I don’t give opinions on a player’s statements. I respect everyone’s opinion, but I don’t comment on them,” Mourinho said during his press conference. The former Real Madrid coach clearly chose not to fuel the growing debate surrounding Yamal and the Ballon d’Or, leaving the Barcelona star to defend his ambitions on his own.
Mourinho’s response keeps him away from a discussion that has generated significant attention in recent days. While Yamal continues to make his case for the award, the Portuguese manager prefers to focus on his own team and avoid adding to the growing controversy surrounding the race for the Ballon d’Or.
