Ballon d’Or 2026: Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker, Micah Richards pick player to win award
Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer has picked Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. According to Shearer, Kane has an insane goal-scoring record and should win the Ballon d’Or ahead of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal. Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast about who should win the Ballon d’Or this year, Shearer […] Ballon d’Or 2026: Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker, Micah…
Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer has endorsed Bayern Munich's Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. According to Shearer, Kane's goal-scoring record is "insane" and he should be the winner ahead of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, who he believes has had "great moments". Former Barcelona striker Gary Lineker also picked Kane for the award, praising his "incredible year" and expressing a desire to see him win the Ballon d'Or.
Similarly, former Manchester City defender Micah Richards supported Kane's chances, stating that although Yamal had moments of brilliance, Kane was "on fire" throughout the World Cup tournament.
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