Ballon d’Or 2026: Flick names two Barcelona players who deserve to be shortlisted

Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has named 2 of his players who merit to beryllium shortlisted for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Speaking during his post-match interrogation aft Barcelona defeated Feyenoord 5-1 successful the Champions League on Wednesday, Flick said Raphinha and Pedri deserved to beryllium included successful the nominees for the award.

Raphinha and Pedri were not named among the players shortlisted for this year’s Ballon d’Or on Monday.

“They [Pedri and Raphinha] are excessively bully not to beryllium determination [30-man nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or],” Flick said.

“But we cannot alteration it. But they are fantastic players and merit to beryllium there.”

During the crippled against Feyenoord, Raphinha scored twice, with Pedri providing an assist.

Ballon d’Or 2026: Flick names 2 Barcelona players who merit to beryllium shortlisted