Shocking Kopa Trophy Votes: Did Messi and Ronaldo Secretly Choose Lamine Yamal or Désiré Doué?

Lamine Yamal has done it again, snagging the Kopa Trophy in 2025—his second consecutive win—just narrowly outpacing PSG’s dazzling young talent, Désiré Doué. Now, here’s where things get juicy: the insider scoop on how none other than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo cast their votes for this prestigious honor has finally emerged. The Kopa Trophy, handed out at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, spotlights the brightest star under 21 each year, and this time the duel between Yamal and Doué was unmistakably the headline. While Yamal amassed a commanding 124 points to Doué’s 72, the rankings below painted a stark contrast with distant contenders trailing far behind. What really sparks intrigue is the voting process itself—it’s exclusively in the hands of Ballon d’Or winners, meaning legends like Messi and Ronaldo hold the keys to spotlighting football’s future icons. Yet, Ronaldo’s choice to sit this one out—citing doubts about the credibility of individual awards—adds an unexpected twist to the tale. The passion, the controversy, and the emerging stars—this story has it all. LEARN MORE

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