Ballon d'Or 2026: 'He's a phenomenon' - Brighton's Luka Vušković picks player to win award

Author: Don SilasPublished on: October 2, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Ballon d'Or 2026: 'He's a phenomenon' - Brighton's Luka Vušković picks player to win award

Brighton defender Luka Vušković has named Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal as the favorite to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. After Croatia’s UEFA Nations League defeat to Spain, Vušković described Yamal as a phenomenal player and expressed his honor at having played against him. The 2026 Ballon d'Or will be announced later this month in London. Vušković praised Yamal's outstanding performance in their recent match.

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