PSG's Fabián Ruiz makes Ballon d'Or case

Warren Zaïre-Emery is among the 25 finalists for the 2026 Golden Boy award, recognition for the 20-year-old PSG midfielder and the club's youth academy.
Mathieu Vernice will referee PSG v Le Mans at Parc des Princes, with his Ligue 1 record suggesting above-average yellow cards, red cards and penalties.
Désiré Doué is tipped to become PSG's next superstar after France displays, including a goal and two assists in a 4-1 win over Belgium, amid PSG's uneven start.
PSG are reportedly monitoring Leny Yoro's role at Manchester United and considering a €50m move for the 20-year-old centre-back they pursued during his Lille days.
Fabián Ruiz, shortlisted for the 2026 Ballon d'Or after PSG's Champions League win and Spain's World Cup triumph, said 'titles alone are not enough' but backed his own decisive impact.
PSG are among the clubs competing with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona for 15-year-old Manchester United talent JJ Gabriel, though Bayern have already held talks.