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Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘It’s complicated’ – Monchi names player who deserves to win award

Espanyol’s sporting director, Monchi has named the player who deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Speaking to the media at a recent event via SPORT, Monchi was asked in depth about several topics in football. One of the most interesting questions he was faced with was on the 2026 Ballon d’Or. When asked who […] Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘It’s complicated’ – Monchi names player who deserves to win award

Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘It’s complicated’ – Monchi names player who deserves to win award

Espanyol’s sporting director, Monchi, has sparked conversation regarding the 2026 Ballon d’Or by stating that the award is “complicated” and that there are cases for three or four players to qualify. When specifically asked about the most deserving candidate, Monchi suggested that Senegalese midfielder Lamine Konate deserves the award.

However, he also acknowledged the strong competition from Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane. The three players—Lamine, Mbappe, and Kane—are set to face a fierce battle for the prestigious accolade.

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