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Messi Finishes Fifth in Ballon d'Or Race
27 Oct
Summary
- Harry Kane secured the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or award.
- Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal finished second and third respectively.
- Lionel Messi, an eight-time winner, placed fifth for the second time.
Harry Kane has claimed the prestigious 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or award, recognizing his outstanding performance. The England and Bayern Munich forward received the honor at a gala event.
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, widely considered front-runners, were placed second and third, respectively. Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri secured fourth place, following his successful 2024 campaign.
Lionel Messi, an eight-time winner of the award, finished in fifth position for the second time in his career. PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and last year's winner Ousmane Dembele completed the top seven.
Erling Haaland saw a significant climb, moving from 26th to eighth, while Michael Olise and Fabian Ruiz rounded out the top ten. Kane expressed gratitude to his teammates, coaches, and former club Tottenham Hotspur during his acceptance speech.
