Ibrahimovic and Henry debate 2026 Ballon d'Or favorites

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thierry Henry expressed differing opinions on the frontrunners for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Ibrahimovic backed young Barcelona star Yamal, while Henry favored Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid. Ibrahimovic praised Yamal's strong season, while Henry highlighted Mbappé's impressive scoring record in various competitions. Their disagreement underscores the wide range of talent in the current soccer. As the Ballon d'Or approaches, the conversation intensifies, reflecting differing criteria for the prestigious award.

• 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thierry Henry split over the 2026 Ballon d’Or favorite