
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has thrown his support behind Lionel Messi to capture the Ballon d'Or honor for 2026. The coach favored the veteran Argentine superstar rather than choosing prominent younger contenders.
In voicing his preference, Simeone bypassed both Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal in the discussion for the prestigious global accolade.
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