For several days now, Kylian Mbappé has clearly been campaigning for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The Real Madrid player has the merit of being clear and straightforward in his statements: he believes he deserves the most prestigious individual distinction on the planet, ahead of players like Lamine Yamal, Rodri or Harry Kane. He has just reaffirmed this in an interview given to RFI.
“Because I had a good year. I had a great year on an individual level, I know that is the most important criterion for the Ballon d’Or. I’ve been top scorer in all the biggest competitions, and I think it can be a good year for me. I feel it well »he indicated, still refusing to speak “obsession”.
“In France, there are many things that shock”
But on the fan side, some are starting to get a little fed up. Particularly in Madrid, where many do not appreciate seeing their star player constantly claiming the Ballon d’Or after two blank seasons (in terms of major titles) and new fairly mediocre performances in the Merengues’ big matches. In France too, he has received criticism in recent days. He therefore wanted to respond when the media asked him if he understood that his comments could shock.
” Yes of course. Afterwards, in France, there are a lot of things that shock, I don’t have a problem with that. I never wanted to achieve unanimity, because that is not possible. But I can’t be anyone else. I’m not going to try to learn to be one. I try to be me, with my qualities and my faults, with my conquests and my failures. And I move forward like this”replied the Real Madrid player. The message has gotten through.
