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Ballon d’Or 2026: Troy Deeney backs Lamine Yamal as favourite to win on Monday

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: England
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Ballon d’Or 2026: Troy Deeney backs Lamine Yamal as favourite to win on Monday

Troy Deeney believes Lamine Yamal is favourite to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or in London on Monday, ahead of Harry Kane. Speaking on CBS Sports Golazo, the Watford legend praised Kane but said Yamal’s FIFA World Cup win should influence the voting. The Barcelona winger finished second in the 2025 Ballon d’Or ranking, behind winner Ousmane Dembele.

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