Mbappé makes case for Ballon d’Or
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September 8, 2026
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Kylian Mbappé believes this could be the year he wins the Ballon d’Or for the first time.
The France and Real Madrid star is optimistic after winning his second consecutive World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals, the highest total in 56 years. He also surpassed Lionel Messi for the most World Cup goals in history with 22. At club level, Mbappé scored 42 goals in 44 matches for Real Madrid, although the Spanish giants ended last season without a major trophy.
“There are many people who speak about me and the Ballon d’Or. Of course I’ve made history in the most important competition. Maybe it’s a good year for this, but people can vote according to what they think,” Mbappé said yesterday.
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