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Kylian Mbappé opened up on Real Madrid's current situation during an interview held in the middle of his Ballon d'Or campaign. The French forward described José Mourinho as 'a legendary coach' and sent a direct message to the fans ahead of the derby against Atlético Madrid. He also discussed the team's ambitions and looked back at France's World Cup defeat to Spain.
Javi
·5 min read
Lionel Messi lifted the Campeones Cup with Inter Miami after scoring his 100th goal for the club and setting up another in the win over Cruz Azul. The performance led co-owner David Beckham to push for a ninth Ballon d'Or for the Argentine, placing him ahead of Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé.
Matt·5 min read
The race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or enters its final stretch after a World Cup that has reshuffled every prediction. Harry Kane starts as the heavy favorite thanks to his record-breaking season with Bayern Munich, but Spain's triumph with Rodri and Lamine Yamal, plus the impact of Messi and Mbappé, keep the battle for the October award wide open.
varela·7 min read
The Brazilian scored three goals in Barcelona's win over Racing and became LaLiga's top scorer with eight goals. His new role as a central striker is paying off in spectacular fashion this season. Mbappé now sits behind him in the scoring chart.
varela·6 min read
Samuel Umtiti stepped into the growing Ballon d'Or 2026 debate between Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé with a pointed reminder about Leo Messi. The former France and Barcelona defender said he never saw the Argentine campaign for the award during their time together at Camp Nou. He also defended both of his French compatriots and asked for the comments to be read with more perspective.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Diego Simeone answered without hesitation when asked about the next Ballon d'Or winner. The Atlético de Madrid coach backs Leo Messi after the World Cup he delivered, leaving aside the candidacies of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. The race for the award is already underway in Spain.
varela·4 min read
Hansi Flick joined the growing support at Barcelona for Lamine Yamal's Ballon d'Or bid on Thursday. The German coach praised the winger's honesty, confidence and goalscoring form after his recent comments about Kylian Mbappé.
Natilla·5 min read
Álvaro Morata has paid tribute to Lamine Yamal amid the Ballon d'Or campaign. The AC Milan striker, who shared a dressing room with the winger in Spain's national team, highlighted his tactical intelligence and the way he studies every match. He also recalled a training-ground anecdote that left the squad speechless.
Javi·5 min read
Kylian Mbappé's latest comments about the Ballon d'Or have sparked major anger in Ousmane Dembélé. The Paris Saint-Germain winger sees those words as a betrayal, and he is not alone: according to Jerome Rothen, much of the France dressing room is closer to Dembélé than to the captain.
Javi·5 min read
Lamine Yamal heads into the final two weeks of Ballon d'Or voting on an unstoppable scoring run: seven goals and two assists in six matches for Barcelona. The teenager trails only the brightest stars in world football for the award, handed out on October 26 in London. His club and teammates are openly backing him for the prize.
varela·5 min read