Ballon d’Or: Kylian Mbappé relies on a 60-year precedent to win

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By: Manu Tournoux

Ballon d'Or: Kylian Mbappé relies on a 60-year precedent to win

“It’s really important for me to win the Champions League here. I want her more than anything. But, of course, there is also the Ballon d’Or this year, I think it is a great opportunity. It’s a good year for me”. After Real Madrid’s victory in the Champions League against Inter (2-1) on Tuesday evening, Kylian Mbappé once again confirmed his desire to win the Ballon d’Or.

But a question arises: can the Ballon d’Or be given to a player who has not won any title? Even more in a World Cup year? As explained in the Cadena SERit already happened… 60 years ago. Denis Law won it in 1964 with Manchester United without winning a club title. Since then, other players have also won it having won slightly less important titles, such as Lionel Messi in 2012 (a Copa del Rey) or Cristiano Ronaldo in 2013 (a Spanish Super Cup).

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.