2026 Ballon d’Or: Former Winners Out of the Running
The 2026 Ballon d’Or award is approaching, and some former winners are unlikely to win again this year. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ousmane Dembele, and the 2024 winner Rodri are among those who won’t be adding to their previous awards. As the list of nominees is being prepared, it’s clear that a new crop of players will be in the running for the top prize.
