2026 Ballon d’Or Nominees Announced for Football Awards
The shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees has been announced, marking the 70th year of the award, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements in football during the 2025/26 season. The announcement was made on Tuesday via the award body’s X handle.
The nominees include categories for Men’s and Women’s Striker of the Year, exceptional young talent, goalkeepers, clubs, and coaches who excelled in the previous season. Notably, Mikel Arteta, the current coach of Arsenal, is mentioned in relation to the nominations.
Further details regarding the nominees across all categories are expected to follow.
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