WorldPingEight-time laureate Lionel Messi is in the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or, with Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé among the favourites to succeed France's Ousmane Dembélé.
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WorldPingThe race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or is officially underway, featuring a dazzling array of talent. Defending champion Ousmane Dembélé is set to clash with fierce rivals like Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and the legendary Lionel Messi.
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Ballon d'Or Ousmane Dembele among favourites, with Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane, as 2026 shortlist named.
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