Ballon d’Or: Mbappé names main rival for the award and sends a message regarding the race

Kylian Mbappé established himself as a focal point at Real Madrid on September 17, 2026, at 13:36, sharing the pitch with stars such as Vini Jr and Jude Bellingham while maintaining a scoring rate of nearly one goal per match throughout the previous campaign. Competition inside the squad remains fierce.

During an interview conducted in Spain, the Real Madrid forward expressed total confidence in his bid for the seasonal Ballon d’Or award ahead of other competitors, declaring, “In my opinion, this is a good year to win. My lawyers are my feet.”

🇫🇷 Mbappé sobre a disputa pela Bola de Ouro 2026:

“Na minha opinião, este é um bom ano para conquistá-la. Meu melhor advogado são meus pés. Por mais que eu fale, o mais importante para mim é que a Bola de Ouro volte ao Real Madrid.”

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— Curiosidades Europa (@CuriosidadesEU) September 17, 2026

The French forward emphasized that individual lobbying matters less than securing the trophy for his club, stating, “No matter how much I talk, the most important thing for me is that the Ballon d’Or returns to Real Madrid.” He added regarding the supporters: “It needs to return to the Bernabéu, for the fans.”

Addressing questions about Lamine Yamal as a primary contender in the race for the world best player distinction, the forward praised his Spanish opponent directly. Mbappé stated: “I think he is a very talented player and I have the feeling that he will have a great career.” He concluded his remarks by saying, “I wish him all the best.”