{
  "id": 6471771,
  "title": "Ballon d’Or 2026: I’ve no doubt – Feyenoord manager picks winner of award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/ballon-dor-2026-ive-no-doubt-feyenoord-manager-picks-winner-of-award",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T20:35:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/09/ballon-dor-2026-ive-no-doubt-feyenoord-manager-picks-winner-of-award/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Feyenoord manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has confidently predicted that Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will be awarded the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The 19-year-old Spain World Cup winner has already showcased immense talent and potential, according to Van Bronckhorst, who believes the young player has the qualities to clinch the prestigious award. Yamal was among the 30 players nominated for the Ballon d’Or, and he is set to compete against top players such as Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi for the prestigious accolade.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "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."
}