Ballon d'Or 2026: 'No chance' - Graeme Souness names player that won't win award
Liverpool legend, Graeme Souness has revealed that Arsenal's Declan Rice won't win the Ballon d'Or this year. The winner of the Ballon d'Or will be announced next Monday in London. Rice was among the 30 players shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or after his impressive display for both club and country last season. "Rodri did it […] Ballon d'Or 2026: 'No chance' - Graeme Souness names player that won't…
Former France defender Bixente Lizarazu has predicted that Barcelona's Lamine Yamal will be the recipient of the 2026 Ballon d'Or award. The former defender highlighted Yamal's exceptional talent and the significant improvement in his game as key reasons for his nomination. Other notable contenders such as Harry Kane from Bayern Munich and Kylian Mbappe from Real Madrid were also mentioned, but Lizarazu firmly stated that Yamal stands out as the clear choice.
The official announcement of the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner is expected to be made within the next month. Lizarazu emphasized his commitment to the selection criteria, emphasizing Yamal's outstanding performance on the pitch and his overall impact on the sport. Despite Yamal's less successful World Cup performance, he remains a champion and a Spanish league winner, further solidifying his status as a phenomenal footballer.
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