2026 Ballon d'Or: He's incredible - Kvaratskhelia names player to win award

Author: Ifreke InyangPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: France

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2026 Ballon d'Or: He's incredible - Kvaratskhelia names player to win award

Paris Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has tipped teammate Ousmane Dembélé to win this year's Ballon d'Or. Kvaratskhelia emphasized Dembélé's leadership qualities within the team, stating, "I’d vote for Ousmane Dembélé as Ballon d’Or, again." Dembélé won the award last year and is in contention to win it again after lifting the LaLiga and Champions League trophies with PSG.

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