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Football's biggest individual award. The men's and women's races, the shortlists, and the case for each winner.

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David Silva Ballon d'Or pick

David Silva Names His 2026 Ballon d’Or Pick – Snubs Yamal, Kane, and Mbappe

By Sulayman Salahudeen · Football Writer · 10 Oct 2026

Lamine Yamal Ballon d'Or 2026

Explained: Why Lamine Yamal is Now Joint Favorite Alongside Harry Kane to Win 2026 Ballon d’Or

By Mark Kinyanjui · Tactical Analyst · 10 Oct 2026

Ranked: Every Premier League Club’s Best Young Player (2026/27)

When Bournemouth’s Junior Kroupi Is Expected to Return From Injury

By Thomas Adams · Writer · 5 Oct 2026

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Barcelona prediction

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Backs Barcelona for La Liga and Champions League and Picks Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or

By Precious Damian · Writer · 3 Oct 2026

Harry Kane World Cup

England Captain Harry Kane Explains Why Winning The Ballon d’Or Would Be ‘Special’

By Thomas Adams · Writer · 1 Oct 2026

Alex Baena

Alex Baena Names Lamine Yamal as One of His Four Ballon d’Or Favourites

By Precious Damian · Writer · 29 Sept 2026

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