Ballon d'Or 2026: Owen Hargreaves names top two favourites to win award

Author: Don SilasPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Ballon d'Or 2026: Owen Hargreaves names top two favourites to win award

Owen Hargreaves, former midfielder for Manchester United and Manchester City, has named Harry Kane and Rodri as the top two favorites to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Kane, a striker for Bayern Munich, had an outstanding season, winning the league and excelling in the World Cup. Rodri, a midfielder for Barcelona, also shone by winning two cup titles with Manchester City and being regarded as the best player in the World Cup.

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