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Matt Verri

Ballon d'Or 2026: Lionel Messi and three Arsenal stars among nominees as shortlist revealed

Lionel Messi Paris SaintGermain David Raya Declan Rice Harry Kane Bayern Munich Real Madrid Bruno Fernandes Mikel Arteta Ousmane Dembele

Three Arsenal players have been named on the Ballon d'Or shortlist.

The strong Arsenal contingent comes as no surprise after the club ended their 22-year wait to become Premier League champions again.

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