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  "id": 6262439,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T10:00:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/live-updates-full-list-2026-ballon-dor-nominees/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ballon d'Or nominees for the 2025/26 season have been announced, marking the 70th edition of the prestigious award. The announcement was made on Tuesday via the award body's X account. The nominees were recognized for their exceptional achievements across various categories.\n\nIn the Men's category, nominees include Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Bodø/Glimt, and Flamengo. The Women's category features FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Club América, Manchester City, and OL Lyonnes. The nominees for the Men's Striker of the Year, exceptional young talent, goalkeepers, clubs, and coaches were also recognized.\n\nMore details regarding the nominees are expected to be provided in the near future.",
  "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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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-08T09:58:33.000Z"
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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."
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