2026 Ballon d’Or: ‘I see it clearly’ – Nacho names favourite to win award

Former Real Madrid captain, Nacho Fernandez, has stated that helium would person nary objection to voting for a Barcelona subordinate arsenic the Ballon d’Or recipient, provided specified a prime is warranted.

He, however, said helium would ballot for Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe for the grant this year.

The 70th variation of the prestigious accolade is scheduled to beryllium presented adjacent month, with galore elite players from crossed the globe competing for the honour.

Nacho spoke to El Larguero astir respective subjects, including his penchant for the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner.

He said helium would beryllium blessed if a Spanish subordinate oregon a Real Madrid subordinate won the award, portion specifically identifying Kylian Mbappe arsenic his preferred candidate.

He said, via Cadena SER: “I spot it clearly. For me, if it’s a Real Madrid subordinate oregon a subordinate of the Spanish nationalist team, I’ll beryllium happy.

“I don’t attraction if it’s a Barcelona player, due to the fact that I’ve played with them and won titles with them. If I had to vote? If I had to vote, I’d take Mbappe. As a defender, I ...