Ballon d'Or 2026: Emmanuel Petit names player who deserves to win award

Author: Don SilasPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: France

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Ballon d'Or 2026: Emmanuel Petit names player who deserves to win award

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit stated that Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia deserves to win the Ballon d'Or this year. Petit highlighted Kvaratskhelia's impressive performances over the past two years. Although he did not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Kvaratskhelia is expected to compete with players like Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappe for the award.

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