{
  "id": 6298129,
  "title": "Colombian Star Luis Diaz Nominated for Ballon d’Or",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/colombian-star-luis-diaz-nominated-for-ballon-dor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T15:49:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/09/08/luis-diaz-ballon-dor/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "France Football has revealed its 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, confirming Colombian winger Luis Diaz among the elite football talents across the globe. The 29-year-old Bayern Munich player secured his second nomination after an exceptional 2025/2026 season. Diaz, a key offensive force for Bayern Munich, contributed to the team's domestic treble, including the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and German Supercup titles.\n\nStatistically dominant in 51 club appearances for Bayern Munich, Diaz scored 27 goals and provided 22 assists, averaging a goal contribution every 94 minutes. His shot accuracy was 47 percent, and he won 42 percent of his duels. Diaz's impressive performances for both club and country led to his selection alongside fellow Bayern teammates Harry Kane and Michael Olise.\n\nThis nomination marks Diaz’s second time on the shortlist, matching James Rodriguez’s career record of two Ballon d’Or nominations in 2014 and 2015. Diaz now trails only Radamel Falcao Garcia, the most-nominated Colombian player with three appearances on the shortlist in 2012, 2013, and 2017. Alongside Diaz, Mexican-Colombian forward Julián Quiñones is also nominated after a breakout World Cup performance and a prolific club season with Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadisiyah. With the official awards ceremony set for October 26, 2026, in London, the dual inclusion of Diaz and Quiñones underscores the growing presence of Colombian talent in the world's premier football competition.",
  "summary": "France Football officially unveiled its 30-man shortlist for the prestigious 2026 Ballon d’Or, confirming Colombian winger Luis Diaz among the absolute elite of global football. The 29-year-old Bayern Munich star secured his second career nomination following an extraordinary 2025/2026 campaign in Germany. Serving as one of the primary offensive catalysts for the Bavarian giants, Diaz […]",
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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."
}