Ballon d'Or website glitch names Yamal, Mbappé, and Kane as winners

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The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony was thrown into chaos Monday after the official website accidentally published three separate articles naming Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, and Harry Kane as winners, sparking widespread speculation before the posts were deleted. The erroneous stories, which went viral on social media, cited each player's season statistics and career achievements, with one article claiming Yamal became the youngest winner in the award's history at age 19. Organizers are reportedly investigating the incident and plan to take severe measures against those responsible. The award ceremony is scheduled for later tonight, with the three players having emerged as overwhelming favorites following the leaked articles. The incident has intensified scrutiny on the event's organization ahead of the official announcement.


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