Ballon d'Or 2026: 'Without doubt' - Garcia names player to win award

Author: Don SilasPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Ballon d'Or 2026: 'Without doubt' - Garcia names player to win award

Barcelona defender Eric Garcia has named his teammate Lamine Yamal as the winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Garcia also mentioned Raphinha and Pedri as contenders for the podium. Yamal is seen as one of the favorites for the award, which will be announced next month, while Pedri and Raphinha are not on the list of 30 nominees.

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