{
  "id": 5793283,
  "title": "2026 Ballon d’Or: It would be an honour – Ruiz names player that deserves award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/2026-ballon-dor-it-would-be-an-honour-ruiz-names-player-that-deserves",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T15:42:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/05/2026-ballon-dor-it-would-be-an-honour-ruiz-names-player-that-deserves-award/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz has expressed his desire to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, describing it as an honour. The Spanish player highlighted his successful season with both PSG and the national team, where he secured Ligue 1 and Champions League titles, as well as lifting the World Cup in North America. Ruiz mentioned that winning individual trophies alongside collective achievements is a dream come true for any footballer. When asked about the possibility of winning the prestigious award, he said, \"It would be an honour.\"",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}