Croatian Ballon d'Or voter admits error in Harry Kane ranking

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Croatian Ballon d'Or voter Zdravko Reić admitted placing Harry Kane sixth in his 2026 ranking was an error, despite Kane winning the award Monday in London. Reić's top three consisted of Rodri, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi, prioritizing World Cup performances over other competitions. He justified excluding Lamine Yamal entirely, citing the player's minimal contribution due to injury during the tournament. The journalist has represented Croatia in Ballon d'Or voting since 1992 and explained his criteria in Croatian media outlet Večernji list.


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