Cannavaro’s Ballon d’Or verdict: ‘No doubt’ over winner, Mbappé snubbed
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33-second readItaly legend Fabio Cannavaro insists Khvicha Kvaratskhelia deserves to win the Ballon d’Or: ‘I have a good memory; I don’t just focus on the most recent events.’ Former Italy defender Cannavaro has clear ideas about who should win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
The winner will be announced on October 26, and Cannavaro knows exactly who should receive the coveted award.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – MAY 30: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Paris Saint-Germain runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League Final 2026 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal FC at Puskas Arena on May 30, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) “I have a good memory; I don’t just focus on the most recent events,” he told Gazzetta.
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