2026 Ballon d'Or: Lewandowski Names Top Two Players to Win Award
Robert Lewandowski backed Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane as leading contenders, while organizers said the winner will be announced Monday in London.
- Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has endorsed Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, calling him "amazing, especially for his age."
- The 2026 Ballon d'Or marquee event will be held in Paris, where the best footballer of the previous season will be crowned on October 26.
- Lewandowski also lauded Bayern Munich teammates Harry Kane and Michael Olise for their seasonal performances, noting that Olise might have been stronger had he scored more World Cup goals.
- While Olise and Kane reached the Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich, fan discourse remains split between Yamal, Kane, and Kylian Mbappe for the annual award.
- Lewandowski added that arguments could be made for nearly 10 different players to win the trophy this year, highlighting the competitive depth of this season's field.
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