PSG President Al-Khelaifi Names Three Players for 2026 Ballon d'Or
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has expressed his desire for one of his players to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
In Brief
- •PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has expressed his desire for one of his players to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
- •Al-Khelaifi named Ousmane Dembele, Fabian Ruiz, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as potential winners.
- •The trio is among the 30 nominees shortlisted for the award.
- •PSG won the Ligue 1 title and the Champions League during the year under review.
- •Al-Khelaifi acknowledged Kylian Mbappe's status as one of the best players in the world.
Why It Matters
The 2026 Ballon d'Or is a prestigious award that recognizes the best football player in the world. PSG's president expressing his desire for one of his players to win this award highlights the club's ambition and the high level of talent within its squad. This also adds to the ongoing narrative of PSG's dominance in European football, having won both the Ligue 1 title and the Champions League in the recent season.
Key Details
- Nominees
- Ousmane Dembele, Fabian Ruiz, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
- Award
- 2026 Ballon d'Or
- PSG Achievements
- Ligue 1 title, Champions League
Context & Background
The Ballon d'Or is an annual football award presented by the French sports newspaper France Football since 1956. It is one of the most prestigious individual awards in football, recognizing the best player based on performance over the calendar year.
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