Ballon d'Or 2026: 'With him anything is possible' - Casemiro names favourite to win award

Former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro named his Inter Miami teammate, Lionel Messi, as his preferred candidate for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Following Inter Miami's victory in the Campeones Cup final, Casemiro emphasized that Messi's capabilities make anything possible, referencing his outstanding performances at the World Cup. At 39, Messi was nominated among thirty candidates for the Ballon d'Or and recently helped Inter Miami secure their first Campeones Cup title.