Ballon d'Or 2026: Pogba, Lingard name player who deserve award

Jesse Lingard and Paul Pogba believe that Bruno Fernandes deserves consideration for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Fernandes has been instrumental in Manchester United's resurgence, contributing eight goals and 19 assists in 32 matches. Despite Manchester United's absence from European competitions, Lingard and Pogba maintain that Fernandes's performances have been extraordinary and that he would be a strong contender if he played for a club like Manchester City.