2026 Ballon d’Or: I’ll vote for him 100 times – Zidane picks player to win award

France fable Zinedine Zidane has said helium would ballot for Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi to triumph the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Messi was included successful the 30-man shortlist of nominees released by France Football connected Tuesday.

The grant recognises a twelvemonth successful which helium led Miami to the MLS title, scoring 45 goals and providing 30 assists. 

The 39-year-old besides guided Argentina to the last of the 2026 World Cup successful North America, wherever they mislaid to Spain.

“I would ballot for Messi 100 times,” Zidane said, according to Marca.

“I deliberation radical truly don’t recognize however unthinkable it is to inactive beryllium among the champion players successful the satellite astatine 39 years old.”

2026 Ballon d’Or: I’ll ballot for him 100 times – Zidane picks subordinate to triumph award