Fabio Cannavaro snubs Kylian Mbappe as he names the 'only' choice for the 2026 Ballon d'Or
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Italy legend Fabio Cannavaro has publicly endorsed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as his choice for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Cannavaro argues that the winger's performance in the Champions League outweighs the achievements of other candidates like Kylian Mbappe.
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The Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious individual award in football, and endorsements from former winners influence public and voter perception.
Italy legend Fabio Cannavaro believes Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the rightful winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The World Cup winner insists the winger's extraordinary Champions League performances should place him ahead of high-profile candidates like Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
Italy icon Cannavaro has thrown his weight behind Kvaratskhelia to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or . The legendary defender has made it clear that the PSG winger deserves world football's ultimate individual honour.
Kvaratskhelia enjoyed a spectacular campaign last season, helping Les Parisiens secure back-to-back Champions League titles. His consistent brilliance in Europe's premier club competition has caught the eye of the former Napoli star.
With the winner set to be announced on October 26, the debate over who should claim the prize is intensifying. Cannavaro, however, is absolutely certain about who should be crowned the best player on the planet.
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