Kylian Mbappe targets Ballon d'Or
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Kylian Mbappe is the latest footballer to be asked to choose between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi and Ronaldo have been rivals throughout their careers and are widely considered the two greatest players ever.
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Dembele, Mbappe, Kane and Yamal top Ballon d’Or shortlist
Ballon d’Or Ousmane Dembele among favourites, with Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane, as 2026 shortlist named.
The Mbappés quickly made a mark for their clubs in the Champions League on Tuesday, before little brother Ethan playing for Lille got a red card for elbowing an opponent in the face.
Kylian Mbappe could be on his way to back-to-back Golden Boots at World Cups, a feat that has never been done, and his next chance to increase his scoring total at the 2026 World Cup comes on Saturday with France vs. Paraguay in the Round of 16 at 5 p.m ...