Moroccan journalist says he was asked to change Ballon d’Or vote

Moroccan journalist Mostafa Badri, who took part in the Ballon d’Or voting, says he was approached and asked to alter his selections.

“I was approached with a request to change my choice,” Badri said.

Badri ranked fellow Moroccan Achraf Hakimi first on his ballot. He placed Kylian Mbappe second and Lamine Yamal third.

Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or, while Hakimi finished 13th in the final standings with 65 points.

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