2026 Ballon d'Or: I have put a bet on him - Platini names player to win award

Author: Ifreke InyangPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2026 Ballon d'Or: I have put a bet on him - Platini names player to win award

Former UEFA president Michel Platini claimed he has bet on Paris Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to win this year's Ballon d'Or. Platini pointed out that Kvaratskhelia deserves the prize after winning Ligue 1 and the Champions League. He also snubbed his compatriot Kylian Mbappe, who made history at the 2026 World Cup.

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