{
  "id": 6410180,
  "title": "FULL LIST: Clubs with most nominees for 2026 Ballon d’Or",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/full-list-clubs-with-most-nominees-for-2026-ballon-dor-6410180",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T10:58:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/full-list-clubs-with-most-nominees-for-2026-ballon-dor/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "France Football has unveiled the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, a prestigious individual award in men's football. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) tops the club race with the most nominees, accounting for a third of the shortlist. The ceremony will be held in London on October 26. The nominees represent leading players from across the globe, following a challenging season in major competitions such as the UEFA Champions League and the World Cup. PSG, who triumphed in the most recent Champions League, has the highest representation with ten nominees. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona also feature heavily with four nominees each. Arsenal has three nominees, while Manchester City and Chelsea each have two. Other clubs on the list include Chelsea, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Al-Nassr, Al-Qadsiah, Inter Miami, and Barcelona. The organizers noted that players who switched clubs during the period of evaluation, including Ferran Torres, Marc Cucurella, and Rodri, are credited to both clubs as they represented each during the specified timeframe.",
  "summary": "See the complete list of the 30 Ballon d’Or nominees for 2026. Find out which clubs like PSG, Real Madrid, and Barcelona have the most players on the list. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-clubs-with-most-nominees-for-2026-ballon-dor/",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "FULL LIST: Top 10 greatest dynasties in European football history",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/full-list-top-10-greatest-dynasties-in-european-football-history",
        "published": "2026-09-09T07:48:12.000Z"
      }
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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."
}