Ballon d’Or: Yamal’s little brother steals the show

Between interviews, a gift and fatigue, the Barça star's little brother brought some light-hearted moments to London

Ballon d'Or Today at 11:00

Add Foot Africa on Google

Ballon d’Or: Yamal’s little brother steals the show

Present at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony with his family, Keyne, Lamine Yamal’s younger brother, attracted the cameras with his spontaneity.

Journalists found a particularly comfortable guest at the London Palladium. On Monday, October 26, Keyne, the younger brother of Lamine Yamal, took part in interviews during the Ballon d’Or ceremony. The youngster accompanied the FC Barcelona forward, who finished third in the final standings.

Interviews and a figurine given to him by journalists

Already noticed at the previous edition in Paris, Keyne once again attracted media attention. His ease in front of the microphones and his spontaneous reactions amused those present.

Japanese journalists even gave him a small figurine during their exchange. The gift added a cheerful moment to an evening marked by the wait for the verdict among the leading contenders.

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Lamine Yamal’s little brother STOLE THE SHOW from his older brother at the Ballon d’Or ceremony! Little Keyne was busy giving interviews to journalists, seemingly doing MORE interviews than Lamine himself! Japanese journalists even gifted him a little figurine to help him feel comfortable in front of the cameras! As the night carried on, there were moments he had to take a nap! 😂😭
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) October 27, 2026

A long evening that continued into the stands

As the appearances continued, fatigue eventually began to show as well. After the requests and the cameras, Keyne hinted that he wanted to rest, giving this highly publicized ceremony a family dimension.

His presence alongside his brother is already familiar to Spain supporters. He notably took part in the celebrations following Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph, then accompanied Lamine at previous award ceremonies.

Lamine Yamal wins a third Kopa Trophy

On the sporting front, Harry Kane, the Bayern Munich forward, won the Ballon d’Or ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Yamal. The 19-year-old Barcelona player nevertheless claimed his third consecutive Kopa Trophy, following his successes in 2024 and 2025. It was another award celebrated in front of his family, with Keyne also making his mark on the evening in his own way.

This article follows our newsroom’s editorial standards. To learn more about how we create and fact-check our content, see our Editorial Policy .