Lamine Yamal Poses With Declan Rice's Son After Spain Win Lamine Yamal won praise for posing with Declan Rice's son after Spain's 3-2 Nations League win at Wembley, as the Barcelona star backs his Ballon d'Or claim. Lamine Yamal has won praise after stopping for a photo with Declan Rice's son Jude following Spain's 3-2 Nations League win over England at Wembley. Yamal, 19, was spotted sharing a moment with the injured Arsenal star's son at the national stadium after his Barcelona team-mate Anthony Gordon asked if he could meet the youngster before departing London. The World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or contender happily obliged, posing for a snap with Jude. Rice then shook Yamal's hand and briefly exchanged words with the Barcelona star before they parted ways.Yamal had earlier pounced on a horrendous Marc Guehi error to give the reigning world champions the lead at Wembley. The incident added to a memorable night for the teenager, who continues to attract attention for his performances on and off the pitch.Ballon d'Or Ambitions and CommentsYamal has been publicly backing his claim for a maiden Ballon d'Or win ahead of the London ceremony on October 26. He told The Guardian that being at a Ballon d'Or level is not just about this year but has been the case for longer.He said that everyone knows he is differential and people may think he is 19 and will win it at some point, so let someone else win. He added that he just has to win, win, win, and there will be a time when there is no debate.Yamal also said there will be people who love him and people who criticise him, and that is fine. He is among the frontrunners to lift the illustrious prize, with France's Kylian Mbappe and England captain Harry Kane also in contention.Rivalry and Ballon d'Or CriteriaKane, who scored 73 goals for club and country last season, is the bookmaker's favourite to win next month, but Yamal has seemingly dismissed his rival's credentials in a thinly-veiled dig. Yamal said the Ballon d'Or should go to the best player in the world, full stop.He added that it should not go to a player who has scored 80 goals, because if you score 80 goals, you get the top scorer award for that. He described those as two completely different things that people do not understand.Yamal said the best player in the world is the one where, as a commentator, you are following a match and enjoying it, and you see him and think that is a player who clearly stands out from all the others.Wembley Performance and Future ProspectsThe 3-2 win over England at Wembley was part of Spain's Nations League campaign, and Yamal's goal gave the reigning world champions the lead. The match was played at the national stadium in London, where the incident with Rice's son took place after the final whistle.Yamal's actions have drawn praise, with the photograph shared on social media showing the Barcelona star with Jude. Anthony Gordon told Yamal that Rice and his son were waiting at the end of the corridor because his son wanted a photo with him, and Yamal went over and Rice took the picture of them himself.Yamal, who turned 19 earlier this year, continues to be a key figure for both Barcelona and Spain. His performances have made him a leading candidate for the Ballon d'Or, which will be awarded in London on October 26.The young forward has consistently shown confidence in his abilities, stating that he has been at a Ballon d'Or level for longer than just this year. His comments reflect a strong belief in his own talent as he competes with established stars like Mbappe and Kane for the sport's top individual honour.As the ceremony approaches, the debate over the criteria for the award intensifies, with Yamal arguing that it should recognise the best player in the world rather than simply the top scorer. His stance has added intrigue to the race for the prestigious prize.