NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 26, 2026Miami-Dade County
Ballon d'Or Winners Published Early by Mistake
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Organizers of the Ballon d'Or soccer awards accidentally published multiple potential winner announcements on their website hours before the actual ceremony. Articles naming Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappé were posted prematurely due to prep work for all nominees. Organizers stated that these leaked articles do not indicate the actual results of the award.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
It reveals a major administrative blunder by award organizers that prematurely leaked potential winners for a major international sports prize.
Key Facts
- Organizers mistakenly published multiple winner announcements on the Ballon d'Or website hours before the ceremony.
- Premature articles featured Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappé as winners.
- Organizer France Football stated the articles were prepared in advance for all nominees and do not reflect final results.