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 world for the year. The nomination of 10 PSG players sets a historic record […]
In a historic move, ten Paris Saint-Germain players have been named on the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. This sets a record for the most players from a single club, surpassing any other league representation. The inclusion of the majority of PSG’s outfield players is due to their consecutive UEFA Champions League titles under coach Luis Enrique.
The nominees hail from various leagues, including the Saudi Pro League, MLS, and Spain’s La Liga, with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich trailing close behind with four players each. Barcelona’s Rodri, the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner, joins fellow Spanish players Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi on the list. On the English Premier League side, Arsenal leads with three nominees, followed by Manchester City and Manchester United with one representative each. The final Ballon d’Or winner will be announced on October 28 in London.
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