Hakimi: the sole Arab Ballon d'Or nominee
Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan international full-back, is the only Arab candidate for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, awarded by France Football magazine to the world's best player. His nomination is part of a list of 30 players, which also includes his compatriot Ayoub Boudadi as a contender for best young player. The list features six players from the Spanish national team that won the 2026 World Cup, as well as various players from Paris Saint-Germain, including Ousmane Dembélé, who won the prize last year. Lionel Messi remains a strong contender to win the award for the ninth time, with increasing speculation ahead of the announcement as the season draws to a close.
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