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Who should win the men’s Ballon d’Or? The Athletic asked 100 people from elite football to vote
Elite football figures cast votes and players express family suspense as the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony approaches.
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Bayern Munich: 'Ridiculous' Harry Kane underlines Ballon d'Or credentials
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Champions League briefing: Ballon d’Or contenders dazzle, a 12-minute hat-trick and a two-man canoe
Ballon d’Or contenders and a rapid 12-minute hat-trick define the first matchday of the 2026 Champions League.
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Men’s Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: will there be an English winner for the first time in 25 years?
The 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or nominee list is released, sparking debate over whether an English player will secure the award for the first time in 25 years.
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Ranking the 2026 Ballon d’Or contenders: Do Harry Kane’s astonishing numbers give him the edge?
Debate intensifies over the 2026 Ballon d'Or finalists as Harry Kane's statistics place him in contention for a historic English victory.
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Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees: Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé lead 30-man shortlist
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Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees: Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice nominated
The 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist has been revealed, featuring a prominent contingent of English stars and returning legends like Lionel Messi.