Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has early this week offered his tackle the controversy surrounding the upcoming Ballon d’Or award.
The topic of the 2026 ‘Golden Ball’ has after all dominated the headlines throughout world soccer over the course of the final week. This comes after the 30-man shortlist for the prize was unveiled by France Soccer.
The race to be named soccer’s standout performer for the final 12 months is as issues stand thought-about broad open, with as many as 5 gamers within the working for the accolade.
The present frontrunners within the eyes of most are Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, and Harry Kane.
Drawn on the subject throughout his personal trade with the media on Tuesday, although, the aforementioned Diego Simeone pushed the case of one other high-profile attacker.
Particularly, after watching his fellow countryman’s exploits up shut at this summer season’s World Cup, Atléticos headmaster threw his backing behind Lionel Messi:
“The 2026 Ballon d’Or needs to be Leo Messi. Zero doubts. With the World Cup he had at that age… no doubts.”
Conor Laird – GSFN
