While the teenager finished runner-up in the final rankings, he didn’t leave empty-handed claiming the Kopa Trophy for the second consecutive year.
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Despite the near miss, his father remains confident that next year will tell a different story.
Yamal's father, Mounir Nasraoui, was present at the ceremony and sent a clear message after watching the Frenchman claim the top prize. "Next year is ours," he told COPE following the awards presentation in Paris.
The teenager is currently sidelined with an injury, and there’s still no clear timeline for his return. Barcelona are set to face Real Oviedo in La Liga on Thursday, followed by a clash with Real Sociedad on Sunday.