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BBC Launches Footballer of the Year Awards as Ballon d'Or Rival

BBC Launches Footballer of the Year Awards as Ballon d'Or Rival
World Sports · 07:49:11 - Wednesday, 11 November 2026

The BBC has launched its own Footballer of the Year awards, creating a new rival to the established Ballon d'Or. The announcement comes as Harry Kane was named the winner of the men's 2026 Ballon d'Or award, according to Reuters.

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