Kane, Mbappé Named in 30-Man Ballon d'Or Shortlist
· Sports · ESPN, BBC Sport, Times of India
Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappé are among the 30 players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The prestigious individual football award shortlist was officially revealed on Tuesday. These players were selected based on their performances over the past season. The winner will be announced at a later date.
Why it matters
The Ballon d'Or is football's most significant individual honour, and this shortlist highlights the players currently dominating the global game.
Read the original report — ESPN
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