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Hakimi’s Self-Nomination Challenges PSG’s Ballon d’Or Strategy

Responding to Achraf Hakimi’s declaration, PSG president Nasser Al Khelaifi visited the team’s training centre to appeal for unity over the club’s Ballon d’Or vote.

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Overview

  • France Football and UEFA published the official 30-player shortlist and voting by international journalists is underway for the 22 September ceremony in Paris.
  • Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal have emerged as the front-runners, backed publicly by figures such as Luis Enrique and Kylian Mbappé.
  • Achraf Hakimi surprised teammates by insisting he deserves the award after recording 11 goals, 16 assists and winning the Champions League as a defender.
  • Le Parisien reports that Al Khelaifi’s visit aimed to defuse tensions and keep the squad united behind a single Ballon d’Or candidate.
  • Historical examples warn that vote splitting among clubmates can erode any one contender’s chances, putting pressure on PSG to consolidate support behind Dembélé.