Burna Boy Presents Socrates Award to Bukayo Saka at 2026 Ballon d’Or

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Burna Boy took the stage at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London to present Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka with the Socrates Award. The Nigerian singer, who attended the event with Adekunle Gold, spoke about his football academy in Nigeria. He said he hopes it will one day produce players who can win the Ballon d’Or. Burna Boy also named Arsenal legend Thierry Henry as his favourite footballer while growing up. The appearance adds to his growing profile at major global music and sports events.

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