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Dembélé, Kane and Mbappé headline shortlist for Ballon d'Or, Putellas leads women's contenders
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· September 8, 2026
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Key points Men's nominees include notable athletes such as Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé. The women's field has favorites like Alexia Putellas and Ewa Pajor.
Top soccer players are contenders for a prestigious award. Men's nominees include notable athletes such as Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé. The women's field has favorites like Alexia Putellas and Ewa Pajor.
A ceremony is planned to announce the winners. Some details are known about the nominees and their recent performances. A few players have won previous awards, while others have been injured.
Further information about the nominees and the award ceremony is available from the source, including the date and location of the event.
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Category: News Published: September 8, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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