French football commentator Daniel Riolo has chosen the Ballon d’Or winner for this year.
This evening in London, the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner will be revealed.
“Since it’s very undecided this year, I have gone with the best football player [Yamal],” Riolo said of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, citing After Foot’s reporting of his interview with RMC Sport, adding that Riolo is rooting for Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or because the Spain international brings him the greatest joy.
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Last season, Yamal captained Barcelona to the LaLiga title and Spain to the 2026 World Cup.