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Four Portuguese players nominated for the Ballon d'Or

RTP Notícias8 September 2026 at 16:12

France Football magazine officially revealed the list of 30 players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. This is the complete list of candidates for the prestigious individual football award.

Four Portuguese players are included in the list of nominees. Bruno Fernandes, Nuno Mendes, João Neves and Vitinha received recognition from the juries that elect the winner of this award.

The four players represent Portuguese football among the best in the world today, and the nomination reflects the performance they had in the previous sporting season.

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