It's now master vs prodigy as Ballon d'Or race is blown open
Author: ObohPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Argentina
Sports

Argentina defeated England 2-1 in a World Cup semifinal, with Lautaro Martínez scoring a stoppage-time winner after Enzo Fernández equalized. Lionel Messi provided two assists, crushing the Ballon d'Or hopes of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. The victory sets up a final where Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé are the main contenders for the award.
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