What happened. David Beckham named Lionel Messi as the player he believes deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Messi is in the running alongside Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal.

Beckham is a former Manchester United star
Messi, Kane and Yamal are all contenders for the award
The ex-England captain made his choice without hesitation

The 2026 Ballon d'Or race continues, with Beckham's endorsement adding a high-profile voice to Messi's case.

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