Ballon d'Or 2026: Garcia snubs Lamine Yamal, Rodri, names player who should win award - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: Don SilasPublished on: October 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Ballon d'Or 2026: Garcia snubs Lamine Yamal, Rodri, names player who should win award - Daily Post Nigeria

Real Betis defender Fran Garcia stated he believes Fabian Ruiz should win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, dismissing Barcelona players Lamine Yamal and Rodri. He highlighted Ruiz's outstanding season, including winning the World Cup with Spain and the UEFA Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain. Garcia expressed his final choice as Fabian Ruiz, whose performances he highly praises. The award ceremony will be held in London later this month.

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