Portuguese Players Facing Messi in 2026
Lionel Messi has been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, returning to the shortlist after missing the previous two editions, while Cristiano Ronaldo has been absent since 2022 and is not among the nominees this year. Messi's 17th nomination follows a successful year with Inter Miami and Argentina, and he now positions himself to potentially win a ninth award. Cristiano Ronaldo remains the player with the most Ballon d'Or nominations at 18, but he has not competed for the award in recent years.
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