@harrymadridThe 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or actually has zero Dutch, German, or Italian players. It is wild that the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy are completely absent from the final nominees.
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Ballon d'Or shortlist no Dutch German Italian
Photo by @harrymadrid· Sep 9, 2026· Photo 1 of 4· Netherlands
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The image features the Ballon d'Or logo, a golden soccer ball within an oval frame against a dark gold background. The mood is elegant and prestigious, befitting a sports award. The logo is the sole focus. At the bottom of the image, a repeating watermark reads "THE TOUCHLINE".
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