Meet the 30 players nominated for Ballon d’Or 2026

Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Meet the 30 players nominated for Ballon d’Or 2026

The 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or has been revealed, featuring renowned players such as Ousmane Dembélé, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé. Other notable contenders include Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Jr. The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony in London on October 26.

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