Ballon d’Or 2026: Troy Deeney names his favourite ahead of Monday’s ceremony

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Spain

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Ballon d’Or 2026: Troy Deeney names his favourite ahead of Monday’s ceremony

Troy Deeney believes Barcelona winger and Spain international Lamine Yamal is favourite to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or at Monday’s ceremony in London. Speaking on CBS Sports Golazo, the Watford legend praised Harry Kane but said Yamal’s FIFA World Cup victory could tip the voting in his favour. Yamal finished second in the 2025 Ballon d’Or ranking, behind winner Ousmane Dembele.

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