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Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid player / Europa Press

Mbappé wants to respond to Lamine Yamal's strong message

The French forward of Real Madrid is eager to redeem himself against Roma in the Champions League, after his rival's performance for the Ballon d'Or in Turkey.

<p>Kylian Mbappé celebrates a goal with Real Madrid / Getty Images</p>

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

Kylian Mbappé continues to receive criticism in his quest for the Ballon d'Or

The Ballon d'Or will be awarded on the 26th of October

This is how the tiebreaker criteria works in the Ballon d'Or

There are several candidates to win the award, but no clear favorite

 
 
Golden Ball 2026: three names stand out among the 30 nominees

Ballon d'Or 2026: three names stand out among the 30 nominees

The Ballon d'Or 2026 already has its 30 nominees, with three names that attract a good deal of attention ahead of the ceremony.

Lamine Yamal, with the Spanish national team / EFE

Lamine Yamal presents his candidacy for the Ballon d'Or

The Barcelona footballer continues to merit to win the individual award

Lamine Yamal, with the Spanish national team / Europa Press

"Lamine Yamal has copied Cristiano's showboating"

A Spanish journalist has criticized the behavior of Barcelona's '10' off the field of play

<p>Lamine Yamal, Barcelona player / DPA</p>

"Lamine Yamal does not have the numbers to win the Ballon d'Or"

The Barcelona youth academy player is one of the top favorites, although there are footballers who do not see him as a winner