Football NewsGiveMeSportUnverified source· 29 Aug 2026
Mourinho Reveals His 2026 Ballon d'Or Pick
The Real Madrid boss has a surprising take on who deserves the prestigious award.
José Mourinho
coach
Who
Jose Mourinho
What
Casts verdict on 2026 Ballon d'Or
Club
Real Madrid
What happened. Jose Mourinho made an interesting claim about the 2026 Ballon d'Or, sharing his opinion on who should win the award.
- Mourinho believes the award should go to players who...
- His comments come amid ongoing debate over the top contender.
“For me, the Ballon d'Or should go to those players who...”
— Jose Mourinho
Mourinho's remarks add to the speculation ahead of the 2026 ceremony.
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