Ballon d'Or 2026: Will Lionel Messi Present Trophy To The Winner? Attendance In London Unconfirmed
Former Argentina star footballer Lionel Messi will not present the 2026 Ballon d'Or trophy to the winner, confirmed football journalist Fabrizio Romano on his official social media account. The Argentine great has reportedly not received an invitation to present an award at the ceremony. His attendance at the gala in London on October 26 also remains unconfirmed. The update comes after reports…
Former Argentine footballer Lionel Messi has been confirmed by journalist Fabrizio Romano not to present the 2026 Ballon d'Or trophy to the winner at the ceremony. Romano dismissed reports claiming Messi would attend the event and hand over the prestigious award. Messi's attendance in London for the gala on October 26 has also not been confirmed.
The update comes after claims that Messi would present the trophy, but the journalist stated that he has not been invited to do so. Messi's role in the ceremony remains speculative despite his record in the award's history, as he has won the men's Ballon d'Or eight times, more than any other player. The 2026 ceremony is scheduled to take place at the London Palladium on October 26, marking the 70th anniversary of the Ballon d'Or, first presented in 1956.
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