Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi vie for Ballon d'Or
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 19:31 · Archive
Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and Lionel Messi are the leading candidates to win the Ballon d'Or, announced Monday.
The Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place on Monday 26 October at 2000 GMT at the London Palladium in London. Four names have dominated discussion among the 30-man shortlist for the men's award: Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and Lionel Messi.
Yamal was named best young player for the last two years. He helped Spain to the World Cup and Barcelona to the Spanish title. Messi, at 39 years old, remains a contender after outstanding performances at the World Cup. Kane's goalscoring record could yet push their rivalry back another year.
In the women's award, two-time winner Alexia Putellas is favoured to lift the trophy for a third time. Aitana Bonmati, who won the award for the past three years, is not on the shortlist after breaking her leg in December. The prize was won last year by Ousmane Dembélé in the men's category.
How it is being reported
- Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d'Or. Here's what to knowThe Ballon d’Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.News4Jax · 25 Oct, 19:00
- Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d'Or. Here's what to knowThe Ballon d’Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.Clickorlando · 25 Oct, 19:00
In this story: Lamine Yamal · Kylian Mbappé · Harry Kane · Lionel Messi · Alexia Putellas · Aitana Bonmati · Barcelona · Spain
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