Courtois backs Mbappé for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, saying the Real Madrid forward has been the world’s best player this year
Mbappé rules out playing until 41 like Ronaldo, while praising the Portugal star’s remarkable physical and mental longevity
Zidane France captains: Zinédine Zidane names Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Adrien Rabiot and Jules Koundé as his leadership group
Kylian Mbappe says this could be his year for the Ballon d’Or after finishing as top scorer in the World Cup, Champions League and La Liga
Mbappe praises Yamal ahead of the 2026 Ballon d’Or, calling the Barcelona winger extremely talented after Yamal backed himself for the award
Mbappé Ballon d’Or ambition grows as the Real Madrid forward says he wants the prestigious award back at the Bernabéu
Raphinha leads Europe’s early goals and assists with nine contributions. Here is the top 10
Lamine Yamal says he deserves the 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of Kylian Mbappé after naming the pair as the two best players in the world
Kylian Mbappé makes a bold Champions League choice, saying European glory with Real Madrid means more to him than winning his first Ballon d’Or
Haaland, Mbappé and Valverde inspire UCL victories as Manchester City beat Porto 2-0 and Real Madrid edge Inter Milan 2-1
