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OFFICIAL: Lionel Messi, 5th at the Ballon d'Or 2026.
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Messi finished fifth in the 2026 Ballon d'Or voting.
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UK timesStrong11 reports from 8 outlets. First reported by Mundo Deportivo, Mon 05:30. The 9 newest are listed here.
- Fabrizio Romano
- Sky Sport Italia
- RMC Sport
- The Independent
- Evening Standard
- Corriere dello Sport
- Mundo Deportivo
- MailOnline
- OFFICIAL: Lionel Messi, 5th at the Ballon d'Or 2026.Fabrizio Romano
- OFFICIAL: Lionel Messi, 5th at the Ballon d'Or 2026.Fabrizio RomanoThis article
- Ballon d'Or 2026: Mbappé and Dembélé's warm reunion at London ceremonyRMC Sport
- Chaotic scenes at London Palladium's glitzy Ballon d'Or ceremony as huge crowds of fans try to gain access to red carpet event to catch a glimpse of Harry Kane and Co - and a photographer gets into a MailOnline
- Why has the Ballon d'Or 2026 ceremony been delayed?Evening Standard
4 more reports
- Ballon d'Or 2026 awards ceremony in London – LIVESky Sport Italia
- Ballon d'Or ceremony in London delayed due to traffic issuesThe Independent
- Ballon d'Or 2026 red carpet in London: looks, outfits and highlightsSky Sport Italia
- Messi will not attend 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony: the reasonCorriere dello Sport
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