Actu Foot reported that an external provider responsible for publications on the official Golden Ball website had admitted to mistakenly publishing articles announcing the victories of Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, and Lamine Yamal for the 2026 edition. According to Actu Foot, the three players later finished on the podium. The account added that the initial publication of the article on Harry Kane may not have been a coincidence, citing RMC Sport. #BallonDor #Football #FuiteInfo (translated)