Harry Kane Makes Ballon  d’Or Shortlist 

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is among three England players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, alongside Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice. Lionel Messi, who recently retired from international football, is also nominated. The 30-player shortlist includes six Spain players who won the World Cup, including Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres. Paris St-Germain have nine players nominated, including last year's winner Ousmane Dembele.

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