Anderson Predicts Raphinha Won't Reach Ballon d'Or Top Three
Anderson, a former midfielder for Manchester United, expressed his views on the 2026 Ballon d'Or, stating that Raphinha should have been included in the 30-man shortlist for the prestigious award. However, he believes Raphinha will not make it to the final top three.
Anderson noted that while Raphinha has performed well for Brazil, he lacks the same level of impact as players like Yamal for Spain, Kylian Mbappé for France, and Harry Kane for England. The Ballon d'Or winner will be announced in less than two weeks in London, and Raphinha was notably absent from the 30-man nominees list.
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