Ballon d'Or: Moroccan juror denounces pressure to change his vote

According to Foot Mercato, Moroccan journalist Mustapha Badri claims he was pressured to change his choice during the 2026 Ballon d'Or vote.

Moroccan journalist Mustapha Badri, a member of the Ballon d'Or jury, claims he was pushed to change his vote, reports Foot Mercato. This statement comes nearly a week after Harry Kane's triumph in the 2026 edition.

Le Figaro, which headlines on the subject, also mentions pressure suffered by a Moroccan journalist to modify his vote. The details of this pressure are not specified in the sources.

Sources

  1. Le FigaroBallon d’Or : un journaliste marocain affirme avoir subi des pressions pour qu’il change de vote (new window)lefigaro.fr
  2. Foot MercatoBallon d’Or : le juré marocain dénonce des pressions pour changer les votes ! (new window)footmercato.net