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Ballon d’Or voters have reportedly faced an exceptionally difficult decision this year, with no clear consensus emerging among the leading contenders.
By David Ale · 29 Sept 2026
The international break has already produced a lengthy injury list, with Mbappé, Isak, Gakpo, García and Dorgu among the latest players affected.
By David Ale · 27 Sept 2026
France will be without Kylian Mbappe for the rest of the international break, with Real Madrid confirming the diagnosis of the injury.
By Collins Godfrey · 27 Sept 2026
Kylian Mbappé reportedly wasn’t entirely happy with his left-wing role under Zinedine Zidane, but still scored France’s winning goal against Türkiye.
By David Ale · 26 Sept 2026
Lamine Yamal says players are asked to be sincere but criticized when they speak honestly, amid scrutiny over his and Kylian Mbappé’s Ballon d’Or interviews.
By David Ale · 25 Sept 2026
Kylian Mbappé says he would not advise Michael Olise to leave Bayern Munich for Real Madrid, calling it unfair to the German club.
By Michael Umeweni · 25 Sept 2026
Kylian Mbappé's whiteout Nike Mercurials have gone viral after his move to On, and Nike is now offering a strikingly similar design.
By Michael Umeweni · 24 Sept 2026
Kylian Mbappé has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo, his childhood idol, is now his friend and someone who gives him advice and support.
By Michael Umeweni · 24 Sept 2026
Zinédine Zidane has elected Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Adrien Rabiot and Jules Koundé as his four captains for France.
By David Ale · 23 Sept 2026
Romain Molina claims Kylian Mbappé’s intense media campaign for the Ballon d’Or may be hurting rather than helping his chances of winning the prestigious award.
By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026
Frank Leboeuf has compared Kylian Mbappé and Raphinha, questioning the Real Madrid star’s Ballon d’Or focus and praising the Brazilian’s team-first mentality.
By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026
Kylian Mbappé has revealed his ambition to reach 100 goals for France, inspired by the remarkable international scoring records of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026
Kylian Mbappé has revealed his heartfelt plan to dedicate the Ballon d’Or to Africa if he wins the prestigious individual award.
By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026
Kylian Mbappé has revealed why he ended his long-standing partnership with Nike to join On, saying the move gives him the freedom to create and challenge himself.
By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026
Kylian Mbappé believes 2026 is the right year to win the Ballon d’Or and says he wants the prestigious award back at Real Madrid.
By Michael Umeweni · 17 Sept 2026
Kylian Mbappé has delivered a bold assessment of his campaign, insisting that no player enjoyed a better season than he did.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 14 Sept 2026
Ousmane Dembélé refuses to vote for himself and names Harry Kane, Kvaratskhelia and Kylian Mbappé among his top Ballon d'Or 2026 contenders.
By Michael Umeweni · 12 Sept 2026
Kylian Mbappé has sent a powerful message ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League campaign, insisting that European glory with the Spanish giants matters more to him than adding another individual prize to his growing collection.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 10 Sept 2026