Ballon d'Or 2026: Bacary Sagna Dismisses Mbappé and Chooses His Favorite

Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: France

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Ballon d'Or 2026: Bacary Sagna Dismisses Mbappé and Chooses His Favorite

Bacary Sagna named Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as his favorite for the Ballon d'Or 2026, while still considering Kylian Mbappé among the top three players. Sagna emphasizes Kvaratskhelia's collective impact with PSG, which won the Champions League, and his UEFA Player of the Season title. Although Mbappé was the top scorer in the competition, Sagna believes that the criteria for the Ballon d'Or should extend beyond just goals scored.

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