Russo and Greenwood nominated for Ballon d'Or
Summary
Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood, two England football players, are nominated for the 2026 women's Ballon d'Or award. The award ceremony will take place in London on 26 October to mark the prize's 70th anniversary.Key Facts
- Alessia Russo plays for Arsenal and scored 24 goals in 40 club games last season.
- Alex Greenwood is the captain of Manchester City, which won the Women’s Super League and FA Cup last season.
- Russo and Greenwood are the only England players nominated this year.
- The Ballon d'Or was created in 1956 and 2026 is its 70th anniversary.
- The award ceremony is held in London to honor Sir Stanley Matthews, the first Ballon d'Or winner.
- The list of 30 nominees includes players from clubs in Europe, the US, and other countries.
- Other categories announced include young talent, goalkeeper, coach, and club of the year.
- The Ballon d’Or is given based on votes considering individual and team achievements during the season.
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