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Dembélé, Kane and Mbappé headline shortlist for Ballon d’Or, Putellas leads women’s contenders

 CSNC News Wire  September 8, 2026  Leave a Comment on Dembélé, Kane and Mbappé headline shortlist for Ballon d’Or, Putellas leads women’s contenders
Dembélé, Kane and Mbappé headline shortlist for Ballon d'Or, Putellas leads women's contenders

Last year’s winner Ousmane Dembélé, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé are among the top contenders for the men’s Ballon d’Or.

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