Lionel Messi’s attendance at the Ballon d’Or gala in London reportedly remains unconfirmed

Lionel Messi’s attendance at the Ballon d’Or gala in London remains unconfirmed less than two weeks before the October 26 ceremony. Lionel Messi ’s presence at the 2026 Ballon d’Or gala in London is still up in the air, with his attendance reportedly yet to be confirmed and no role in the trophy presentation planned for him. The uncertainty comes less than two weeks before the October 26 ceremony, where the eight-time winner is among this year’s nominees.