Cadena SER host Manu Carreño has criticized Yamal and Mbappé for openly campaigning for the Ballon d'Or, saying he prefers players like Messi who let their performances speak for themselves.

France is already preparing for the next Ballon d'Or race. This year's award corresponds to a World Cup year, and the World Cup has always been a significant factor in the selection process. This year, that factor particularly benefits Spanish players like Yamal and Rodri.

L'Équipe's front page on Tuesday listed five of the most promising candidates for this year's award, with Barcelona's young forward Yamal among the main favorites. Mbappé, Messi, Kane, and Dembélé are also included.

In recent days, this individual award has been discussed prematurely by the players themselves. PSG's forward and Real Madrid players have been campaigning for themselves, causing a stir in French football. This self-promotion could also affect the French national team's dynamics.

Yamal has also joined the conversation, highlighting his statistics and accolades from last season, hoping to stake a claim in the debate over who should be considered the world's best player.

Carreño discussed the topic last night on Cadena SER's program "El Larguero," criticizing players for promoting themselves for personal gain. He said: "I may be a bit old-fashioned, but I prefer players like Messi."

Carreño wanted to emphasize Messi's character. Messi never actively campaigned for his eight Ballon d'Or awards throughout his career. Carreño said: "I prefer that approach, but they have the right to fight for themselves."

The commentator also pointed out that it's unusual for candidates to make public statements like this. Antonio Romero, a permanent commentator at the radio station and Real Madrid match commentator, said: "I don't remember Messi, or most of the superstars I can recall, ever saying they were the best in the world."

However, another Ballon d'Or superstar in history, Cristiano Ronaldo, did actively voice himself during his time at Real Madrid. He once said: "I won the Champions League and Euro 2016 last season," and also stated, "I feel I have the ability and strength to compete for the title of world's best player."

Carreño believes that Yamal's statements may also be a response to Mbappé's relevant remarks, possibly encouraged by people in the Barcelona camp. He said: "Perhaps someone told Yamal, 'Did you hear what Mbappé said? Well then, step up—the situation is wide open now, you should also say that you deserve this award.'"

The 70th Ballon d'Or will be announced at 5 a.m. on October 27 (CEST) in London. This will be the first time in Ballon d'Or history that the awards ceremony will leave its traditional Paris venue, honoring the award's first recipient in 1956, England's Stanley Matthews.

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