Kane, Messi, and Haaland on Ballon d'Or shortlist
Both outlets highlighted that Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi were included in the 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist. The Nation additionally noted Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from the list, describing it as "notably omitted," while Geo News did not mention Ronaldo at all.
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Kane, Messi, Haaland make Ballon d’Or shortlist as Ronaldo misses out
PARIS - Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi have been named among the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, while five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo was notably omitted from the prestigious shortlist announced by France Football on Tuesday.
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Kane, Haaland, Messi on Ballon d'Or 30-man shortlist
This collage shows Bayern Munich star Harry Kane, Manchester City's Erling Haalnad and Aregentian legend Lionel Messi. — Reuters/FileHarry Kane, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi have all made the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or, while Cape Verde's World Cup hero...
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