Ballon d'Or 2026: 'Messi already has a lot' - Figo names player to win award
Former Portugal international, Luis Figo, has spoken about his favourite to win the Ballon d'Or this year. In a series of quickfire this or that questions at the EA FC27 launch event, Figo was asked to pick between different nominees for the Ballon d'Or. The former Real Madrid star ended up picking Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal as the winner over Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi.
Explaining his choice, Figo said, "Let's give it to Lamine Yamal because Messi already has a lot."
The winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or will be announced in London next month.
- Former Portugal star Luis Figo has named Lamine Yamal as the player most likely to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award in 2026.
- Figo, a former Real Madrid player, chose Yamal over Lionel Messi during a quickfire questions session at EA FC27 launch event.
- The winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or will be revealed in London next month.
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