2026 Ballon d’Or: Kane, Yamal lead contenders as Messi, Mbappé return to debate

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Yamal: I don’t need to campaign for Ballon d’Or

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has said he will not campaign or “beg” for the Ballon d’Or, insisting that the decision over who deserves the prestigious individual award should be left to voters. Yamal, 19, enters the race after what he descri

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Messi, Yamal Make Ballon d’Or List as Ronaldo Misses Out

Ten Paris Saint-Germain players have been named among a 30- player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. The award organizers released the long, nominal list on Tuesday for the individual award handed to the player voted the best in the

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Ballon d’Or shortlist: Dembélé, Mbappé, Kane, Messi, Yamal lead star-studded race

The race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or is officially underway, featuring a dazzling array of talent. Defending champion Ousmane Dembélé is set to clash with fierce rivals like Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and the legendary Lionel Messi. Meanwhile,

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Dembele, Mbappe, Kane and Yamal top Ballon d’Or shortlist

Ballon d'Or Ousmane Dembele among favourites, with Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane, as 2026 shortlist named.

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2026 Ballon d’Or: Kane, Yamal lead contenders as Messi, Mbappé return to debate

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