Raúl Asencio backs Kylian Mbappé to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, calling the Real Madrid forward the best among the 30 nominees
Xavi backs Lamine Yamal for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, calling the Barcelona winger special and different ahead of his Netherlands debut
Mbappe praises Yamal ahead of the 2026 Ballon d’Or, calling the Barcelona winger extremely talented after Yamal backed himself for the award
Lamine Yamal Ballon d’Or hopes gain support as Barcelona president Joan Laporta calls the teenage star a genius and backs him for the 2026 award
2026 Ballon d’Or power rankings reveal the top 10 contenders, with Lamine Yamal, Messi, Mbappé and Kane among favourites for the award
The 2026 Ballon d’Or race intensifies as Lionel Messi leads contenders ahead of the World Cup final, with Yamal, Kane and Dembélé among favourites
Mbappé Ballon d’Or race heats up as the France star leads Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembélé and Lionel Messi after World Cup success
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele remains calm regarding his chances of winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or following his previous historic success
