Ballon d'Or 2026: Real Madrid and Barcelona battle to break their 12-award tie

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The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place tonight in London, with Real Madrid and Barcelona tied at 12 awards each and the winner potentially breaking their historic deadlock. Real Madrid's tally includes Cristiano Ronaldo's four wins, while Barcelona's count features Lionel Messi's six. Kylian Mbappé could give Madrid the lead, while Lamine Yamal could do the same for Barcelona. Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, with 73 goals this season and the European Golden Shoe, is the third contender who could delay the Spanish clubs' resolution and keep them level.


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