BALLON DOR

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Lamine Yamal: Ballon d'Or more than just about goals and statistics

Lamine Yamal believes the Ballon d’Or should recognise more than goals and statistics.

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Kylian Mbappe hopes to dedicate first Ballon d’Or to Africa

Kylian Mbappe says his African heritage remains an important part of his identity and that, if he wins the Ballon d'Or for the first time, he would dedicate the achievement in part to the continent.

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Lamine Yamal backs World Cup glory to seal Ballon d'Or

Lamine Yamal believes winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain and helping Barcelona retain La Liga has put him in the strongest position to win the Ballon d'Or.

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Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe headline 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist

Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe headline the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with the winner to be announced at the ceremony in London on October 26.

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Harry Kane 'extremely proud' of Ballon d'Or nomination

Harry Kane admits he is "extremely proud" to be in contention for the Ballon d'Or after a record-breaking campaign that saw him score 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England.

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Kylian Mbappe: "Good year for me to win 'Ballon d'Or"

Kylian Mbappe believes he has done enough to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time after making history at the 2026 World Cup.

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