Ballon d’Or 2026: Daniel Riolo picks his winner, “the one who delights me most”

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: France

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Ballon d’Or 2026: Daniel Riolo picks his winner, “the one who delights me most”

French football pundit Daniel Riolo has named Lamine Yamal as his pick for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, whose winner will be announced in London tonight. Riolo said the race is very undecided and backed the Spain international as the best player and the one who thrills him most. Yamal won LaLiga with Barcelona last season and the 2026 World Cup with Spain.

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