Haaland receives sixth Ballon d'Or nomination

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What happened
Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland has been named in the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The 26-year-old made 52 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring 38 goals and contributing nine assists, as Manchester City lifted the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. Haaland's new team-mate Ayyoub Bouaddi has also been nominated for the Men's Young Talent of the Year award.
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