Flamengo Among Nominees for 2026 Ballon d'Or
Brazilian Club Competes for Award Alongside Arsenal, Bayern, and PSG
Flamengo has made it to the list of five clubs nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award, generating significant interest in the sports press. This recognition reflects the team's performance in 2025, which includes national titles and the Libertadores conquest.
What the 2026 Ballon d'Or Evaluates
The award, established in 2021, measures clubs' sporting performance, management, and global impact from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, covering national leagues and continental competitions.
Flamengo's Achievements in 2025
In the previous season, Flamengo won the Copa Libertadores by defeating Palmeiras 1-0, with a goal from Danilo, and also clinched the Campeonato Brasileiro. Furthermore, the club won the Campeonato Carioca.
Other Nominees for the Award
Alongside Flamengo, the list includes Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bodø/Glimt, and Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal won the Premier League title, Bayern made history in the Bundesliga, Bodø/Glimt reached the round of 16 in the Libertadores, and Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League, the French Championship, the UEFA Super Cup, the Intercontinental Cup, and the French Super Cup.
Flamengo's Upcoming Matches
In the current edition of the Copa Libertadores, Flamengo is in the quarterfinals and will face Independiente del Valle-ECU, with the first leg scheduled for Thursday in Quito. In the Campeonato Brasileiro, the team leads the competition in the 26th round after defeating Remo.
Ceremony Date and Location
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place on October 26, in London, during the award's 70th edition.
With information from O GLOBO, CNN Brasil.
Source: O GLOBO, CNN Brasil