Ballon d’Or 2026: Messi in top three favourites to win award after Argentina retirement
Former Argentina international, Lionel Messi, has landed in the top three favourites to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or after retiring from his country’s national team this week. Recall that Messi played his last match for Argentina as they defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in an international farewell friendly encounter. The 39-year-old was among the 30 players […] Ballon d’Or 2026: Messi in top three…
The 2026 Ballon d'Or is shaping up to be a highly competitive race, with former Argentina international Lionel Messi securing a spot among the top three favourites. Messi, who retired from international football after Argentina's 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in a farewell match, now has a 7% chance of winning the prestigious award, according to Polymarket Sports.
The Inter Miami forward is trailing behind Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, who leads the race with a 54% chance of winning, and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, who has a 40% chance. The winner of the Ballon d'Or will be revealed later this month in London.
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