Ballon d’Or 2026: Pogba, Lingard name player who deserve award

Former Manchester United players, Jesse Lingard and Paul Pogba judge that Bruno Fernandes deserves information for the Ballon d’Or this year.

Lingard besides paid tribute to his ex-teammate, commending Fernandes for his approachability during their clip unneurotic from 2020 to 2022.

Since the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, Manchester United person shown important betterment and presently beryllium 3rd successful the Premier League with 58 points from 33 matches.

Fernandes has been instrumental successful Manchester United’s resurgence, contributing 8 goals and 19 assists successful 32 matches crossed each competitions.

At 31 years old, helium is conscionable 2 assists shy of matching the grounds for the astir assists successful a azygous Premier League play (20), a grounds held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.

Despite Manchester United’s lack from European competitions this play and their struggles successful different tournaments, Lingard and Pogba support that Fernandes should beryllium considered for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Lingard remarked to BBC Sport, “His performances astatine Manc...