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2026 Ballon d’Or Predictions: Kane and Putellas Lead
ESPN's global voting experiment predicts Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with Lamine Yamal, Messi and Mbappé also in contention.
Jerome Rothen Questions Kylian Mbappe’s Ballon d’Or Campaign
Jerome Rothen has questioned Kylian Mbappe’s public Ballon d’Or campaign, while the Real Madrid star’s reported goalscoring numbers keep him among the major names in the 2026 race.
Joao Cancelo Picks Lamine Yamal as Only Ballon d’Or Deserving Winner
Joao Cancelo has backed Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or, insisting the teenager’s club and international achievements make him the standout candidate.
Kylian Mbappe Ballon d’Or 2026 Ambition: Can Real Madrid Star Win?
Kylian Mbappe believes he can win the 2026 Ballon d’Or after a prolific season for Real Madrid and France, but accepts voters will decide his fate.
Lamine Yamal Admits He Expected to Win the 2025 Ballon d’Or and Explains Why Losing Helped Him
Young star reflects maturely on Ballon d'Or disappointment, revealing mindset behind his rapid rise.