It seems strange to be the best in the world without winning anything

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Ferré, who led France Football from 1996 until his departure in 2023, has reviewed the award's operation and the current competition in an interview with Marca. His stance on Mbappé is clear: individual performance should not be detached from collective results when deciding the Ballon d'Or.

Pascal Ferré focuses on Mbappé and Real Madrid

The former director believes that Mbappé had an outstanding individual season but highlights a fact that weighs on his evaluation: he did not win any trophies with Real Madrid or the French national team during the assessed period.

The candidacy of the Real Madrid forward comes after a public campaign where Mbappé himself defended his chances. In September, he claimed that no one had performed better than him in the previous season and mentioned his goal-scoring records, including his impact in the World Cup.

Ferré also questions whether a player can be considered the world's best in a season without collective titles. His argument stems from football's nature as a team sport and contrasts with the candidacy of other players who have lifted trophies.

The debate is not new. L'Équipe noted in July that there are instances of Ballon d'Or winners after a trophy-less season, although it is a rare occurrence in the award's history.

The Ballon d'Or Enters Its Decisive Phase

Ferré's stance comes as the voting process is closed, and the result cannot be altered. The ceremony on October 26 will reveal whether the journalists responsible for selecting the winner prioritize Mbappé's individual statistics or the achievements of his main rivals.

Mbappé has publicly argued that his case should not solely hinge on titles. The Real Madrid player has emphasized his goal-scoring records and his performance during the World Cup as sufficient elements to vie for the award.

Ferré also addressed the candidates' public campaigns. He believes that campaigning for the Ballon d'Or is not decisive for the voters, whom he describes as experienced, independent journalists in the selection process.

The race has seen Mbappé and Lamine Yamal as some of the most vocal players about their chances in recent weeks. With the ballots now closed, both will have to wait until October 26 to discover the outcome.

The question posed by Pascal Ferré now lies in the hands of the jury: whether the Ballon d'Or primarily rewards the best individual player or if collective titles should be a decisive factor. In Mbappé's case, Real Madrid did not secure any major trophies during the evaluated season, a factor that could be crucial when the winner is announced.

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