The announcement of the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or has highlighted players with the most nominations in the award's history. Cristiano Ronaldo leads with 18 nominations, while Lionel Messi has earned his 17th nomination, placing him just one behind Ronaldo. Messi has won the award a record eight times, while Ronaldo has won five. The list underscores the remarkable consistency of these two football legends over nearly two decades.
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