Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has named the players he expects to finish in the top five of the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
Romano is one of the co-hosts for the ceremony with broadcaster DAZN.
The Italian said: “My top five? Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Mbappé, and for 4… 5… Messi has to be there.
“Harry Kane, as of now, and in my opinion is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or!
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The organisers have already confirmed the official final 10 players in the voting.
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