Shevchenko names three contenders for the 2026 Ballon d'Or

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Andriy Shevchenko, president of the Ukrainian Association of Football, has named Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, and Harry Kane as the three main contenders for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Shevchenko, who won the award in 2004, said choosing a favorite is difficult due to each player's strong achievements. He cited Yamal's World Cup win, Kane's goal tally, and Mbappé's double against Barcelona as key factors. The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place today, October 26, in London, with the start time moved from 22:00 to 22:45. The final ten nominees were previously announced, and former winner Michael Owen has also named his top contenders.


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