The back-to-back European champions are well represented in the nominees for this year’s Ballon d’Or. Of the 30 players named finalists for the award handed out by France Football, 10 come from Paris Saint-Germain.

Prior to this match, the Parisian team announced that the Argentine superstar will not continue with the team.

France Football announced the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, featuring stars like Harry Kane while Cristiano Ronaldo misses out again.