Football icon Michel Platini has thrown his weight behind Paris Saint-Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as a potential winner of the prestigious Ballon d'Or in 2026.
The three-time Ballon d'Or holder emphasized that PSG's triumph in the Champions League could be a decisive factor in the voting:
In the race for the Ballon d'Or, I would place a small bet on PSG's Kvaratskhelia. He helped PSG secure the European Champions Cup, and that tournament requires immense endurance through many challenging matches. Although, of course, there are still four or five other players who also deserve this honour.
The identity of the winner will be revealed in October, with Kvaratskhelia expected to face stiff competition from teammate Ousmane Dembele, who aims to defend his title as the world's best player from last year.
