{
  "id": 6262096,
  "title": "LIVE UPDATES [FULL LIST]: 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/live-updates-full-list-2026-ballon-dor-nominees",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T09:58:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/live-updates-full-list-2026-ballon-dor-nominees/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees has been unveiled, commemorating the 70th commemorative edition of the prestigious award. The prestigious ballon d’or recognises outstanding achievements in football, specifically for the 2025/26 season. Nominees for the Men’s and Women’s Striker of the Year, outstanding young talent, goalkeepers, clubs, and coaches who shone throughout last season were also revealed, alongside additional categories. The complete list of nominations in all categories is presented below.\n\nMen's Club of the Year nominees include Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Bodø/Glimt, and Flamengo. On the Women's side, the nominees for Club of the Year are FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Club América, Manchester City, and OL Lyonnes.",
  "summary": "The shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees has been announced, marking the 70th year of the Ballon d’Or to recognise and celebrate great achievements in the world of football across the 2025/26 season. The nominees were announced via the award body’s X handle on Tuesday. Nominees for the Men’s and Women’s Striker of the Read More:…",
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    "2026 Ballon d’Or nominees announced",
    "Men's Club of Year nominees: Arsenal, PSG, Bayern Munich, Bodø/Glimt, Flamengo",
    "Women's Club of Year nominees: Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Club América, Manchester City, OL Lyonnes"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The expanded list of categories and nominees, including men's and women's club awards, reflects the Ballon d'Or's broader recognition of football achievements beyond individual player accolades.",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "LIVE UPDATES [FULL LIST]: 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/live-updates-full-list-2026-ballon-dor-nominees-6262439",
        "published": "2026-09-08T10:00:50.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}