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Football

Mbappé says he remains confident of Ballon d’Or success

Source: Punch Nigeria · 22 Sep 2026, 11:15 UTC
Mbappé says he remains confident of Ballon d’Or success
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France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has said he remains confident of winning the Ballon d’Or. The 27-year-old was the leading scorer at the summer World Cup and in the previous Champions League and La Liga seasons, although he did not win a trophy during that period.

Kylian Mbappé has reiterated his confidence that he will win the Ballon d’Or, according to Punch Nigeria. The France and Real Madrid forward made the comments on Tuesday as he continued his campaign for recognition with football’s prestigious individual award. Mbappé, 27, was the top scorer at the World Cup in the summer, as well as in the previous Champions League and La Liga seasons, the report said.

Despite those scoring achievements, he did not win a trophy during that period. The source did not provide further details about the award’s voting process or the other contenders. Mbappé’s remarks indicate that he believes his performances remain strong enough to secure the honour, despite the absence of a team title in the period cited by the report.

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