# Ballon d'Or Club of the Year Race | MLS News

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Podcast: [MLS News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mls-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438489)
Published: 2026-09-08T18:08:04+00:00
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## Resource

The Ballon dOr Men’s Club of the Year race is heating up with five global giants and one wild underdog in the mix—Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Flamengo, and Bodø/Glimt. PSG leads as favorites after dominating Europe and their domestic league, but Bayern’s domestic sweep and deep Champions League run, Arsenal’s Premier League title and finals appearances, Flamengo’s Copa Libertadores triumph, and Bodø/Glimt’s historic Champions League run make this a thrilling, unpredictable showdown. With voting closing July 19th, it’s not just about trophies—it’s about storytelling, grit, and global impact. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aa8649e005bea84f

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