Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Culture

Ballon d’Or 2026: He did extraordinary things – Fabio Cannavaro names player to win award

Italy legend, Fabio Cannavaro has named the player he believes should win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or will be announced in London on October 26. However, Cannavaro believes Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or because he did extraordinary things for his club in the […] Ballon d’Or 2026: He did extraordinary things –…

Ballon d’Or 2026: He did extraordinary things – Fabio Cannavaro names player to win award

Italian football legend Fabio Cannavaro has declared his belief in the player who should win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The prestigious award's winner will be revealed in London on October 26, but Cannavaro has singled out Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as his top choice. The former Juventus and Real Madrid defender placed the Georgian international ahead of well-known contenders like Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.

In an interview with Gazzetta, Cannavaro spoke about his selection for the Ballon d’Or, stating, "I have a good memory. I don’t just focus on the most recent events." He explained, "In last season’s Champions League, Kvaratskhelia was the most influential player from a footballing standpoint, and if I had to choose, I would have no doubt.

Everyone may use the World Cup as their benchmark, think of Mbappe or consider Messi and his career, but Kvara did extraordinary things."

Written by urgent.news from Daily Post Nigeria's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Read the original at dailypost.ng →

More in Culture

More from Sunday 11 October →