The 2026 Ballon d'Or award ceremony in London is just one day away, but the name of the winner of the world's top individual award remains a closely guarded secret. Moreover, even the winner himself is not yet aware of his victory. Former editor-in-chief of France Football Pascal Feret revealed on RMC how the rules of the award ceremony have changed since Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo won the award.
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The 2026 Ballon d'Or award ceremony in London is just one day away, but the name of the winner of the world's top individual award remains a closely guarded secret. Moreover, even the winner himself is not yet aware of his victory. Former editor-in-chief of France Football Pascal Feret revealed on RMC how the rules of the award ceremony have changed since Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo won the award.