Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is in the top ten nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or

The top ten nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or have been announced, which, along with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, includes Ousmane Dembélé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Michael Olise, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, and Lamine Yamal. 1TV+3

According to information from 1tv and mtavari-fb, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia could not travel to the awards ceremony held in London due to an injury. Furthermore, both sources note that the captain of the Georgian national team was considered one of the favorites to win the main award of the year. 1TV+1

According to 1tv, the footballer has a cruciate knee ligament injury, for which he will undergo surgery in Doha this week. 1TV