The real star of the soccer world has arrived!
Keyne, the toddler brother of Spain and FC Barcelona striker Lamine Yamal, walked into the Ballon d'Or award red carpet ceremony holding his father's hand on Monday, Oct. 26 ahead of the delayed ceremony.
Yamal arrived shortly after Keyne and was wearing a black suit with a pointy pink flower on his lapel. He was the last of the three main candidates to arrive at the ceremony with Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé already in the building.
A young star shining on the red carpet ✨#ballondorpic.twitter.com/eUnGBht8Fk
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 26, 2026
🎥 Lamine’s family: pic.twitter.com/SIUxPBXH9K
— Reshad Rahman (@ReshadRahman) October 26, 2026
Lamine Yamal, we've been waiting for you! #ballondorpic.twitter.com/VMR0z1GQff
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 26, 2026
If Yamal, 19, wins the trophy for best soccer player of the year, he would be the youngest player ever to receive the honor.
Keyne captured hearts this summer at the World Cup with his adorable enthusiasm. He cheered on Lamine as the Spanish striker scored his first World Cup goal and won the tournament for La Roja's second men's title.
The toddler has supported Lamine at past Ballon d'Or ceremonies where the FC Barcelona star won the Kopa Trophy award in 2024 and 2025, and was in the crowd when Spain won the 2024 European Championship.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Lamine Yamal's little brother Keyne makes appearance at Ballon d'Or ceremony