Lionel Messi did not attend the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, where Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal awaited the results.
Despite earning his 17th nomination, Messi reportedly skipped the event amid Inter Miami commitments and a demanding travel schedule. Speculation that he would present the trophy proved unfounded, with no official confirmation of the proposed role.
Harry Kane became the first English player since Michael Owen in 2001 to win the Ballon d'Or when he was crowned the world's best player at a ceremony in London on 26 October 2026. The 33-year-old Bay...
Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or in London on Monday, becoming the first Englishman to claim the award since Michael Owen in 2001. He finished ahead of Kylian Mbapp and Lamine Yamal for football’s top i...
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