2026 Ballon d'Or set for London on 26 October
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held at 20:00 GMT on Monday, 26 October, at London's Palladium Theatre, the first time the event is in London.

The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held at 20:00 GMT on Monday, 26 October, at London's Palladium Theatre, the first time the event is in London.

Fermín López spoke to RTVE before Barcelona's Clásico against Real Madrid, addressing the match, Madrid's threats, refereeing debate, his fitness and his Ballon d'Or choice.

In Oviedo, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised Lionel Messi as he received the Princess of Asturias Award for Sport, but said he would prefer a Spanish winner of the Ballon d'Or.

After Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich on 21 October, Declan Rice said Harry Kane is the clear winner for this year's Ballon d'Or.

Flashscore published an opinion piece saying Harry Kane should win the award, citing his scoring numbers for Bayern Munich and England.

GOAL reported that, according to Victor Navarro of Cadena COPE, Lamine Yamal is planning travel and a possible celebration around Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in London.

Lionel Messi's attendance at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in London remained uncertain, with a decision due after Inter Miami face New York Red Bulls on 24 October.

Planet Football named nine modern football greats it said never finished in the Ballon d'Or top three, including Totti, Pirlo and Robben.
