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Ballon d’Or website mistake leaves fans questioning what happened behind the scenes

France Football have sparked controversy ahead of the Ballon d’Or ceremony after accidentally publishing three separate profiles declaring Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal as the winner of the prestigious award. According to a report from The Athletic, the…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 6:10 PM
Ballon d’Or website mistake leaves fans questioning what happened behind the scenes
Key Things to Know
  • The official Ballon d'Or website mistakenly published three profiles declaring three different players as the winner.
  • The removed articles each identified Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal as the recipient.
  • According to The Athletic, the profiles appeared on Monday evening before organizers quickly took them down.
The Story in 60 Seconds

France Football caused confusion ahead of the Ballon d'Or ceremony after accidentally publishing three separate profiles declaring different players as the winner. According to a report from The Athletic, articles naming Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal were published on the official Ballon d'Or website on Monday evening before being taken down.

Each profile presented its respective subject as the recipient of the award, raising questions about potential technical or editorial errors. Organizers traditionally keep the outcome strictly confidential until the official ceremony, and the now-deleted articles provide no confirmation of the actual winner.

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