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2026 Ballon d'Or: Nominations announced as Mbappé leads

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The 2026 Ballon d’Or nominations have been ~~officially~~ announced, with Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi positioned as leading ~~contenders. The ceremony is set to take place on~~ contenders ahead of the October 26 ceremony in London. While social media leaks ~~have suggested~~ suggest Mbappé is the frontrunner, France Football has not released official results. Notable omissions from the shortlist include Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphinha. Mbappé’s legal disputes with Paris Saint-Germain have reached a conclusion. French courts dismissed his claims regarding alleged psychological ~~harassment and the ‘loft’ practice,~~ harassment, citing insufficient evidence and the player’s withdrawal of the complaint. This follows a prior labor court ruling that required PSG to pay the player nearly 61 million euros in unpaid wages and bonuses. Regarding his physical condition, Mbappé continues to manage a left knee capsule hyperextension sustained during a UEFA Nations League ~~match.~~ match against Turkey. Despite scrutiny from Spanish media over a recent night out in Paris during his recovery, Real Madrid maintains that his activities were authorized by medical staff and manager José Mourinho to facilitate his ~~rehabilitation ahead of El Clásico.~~ rehabilitation, including consultations with a trusted medical specialist. In French national team news, 2025 Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé has faced criticism following a lackluster performance in a 1-1 draw against Italy. Commentators have noted a performance gap between his form at PSG and his impact with the national team under new manager Zinédine Zidane.

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