Ballon d'Or: Moroccan juror says he faced pressure to vote against Hakimi

According to RMC Sport, Moroccan journalist Mustapha Badri, a member of the international jury choosing the 2026 Ballon d'Or, says he placed Achraf Hakimi first in his ranking.

He also says he came under pressure to change his vote. The outlet describes his claims as worrying revelations.

His account puts the name of Achraf Hakimi at the centre of the debate over this year's winner.