2026 Ballon d'Or: I made history - Mbappe speaks on winning award

Author: Ifreke InyangPublished on: September 7, 2026Country: France

Sports

2026 Ballon d'Or: I made history - Mbappe speaks on winning award

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid forward, stated that this year could be a good opportunity for him to win the Ballon d'Or. He highlighted his performances at the World Cup, where he became the all-time top scorer of the tournament. Mbappe also finished as the top scorer in LaLiga last season, scoring 42 goals in 44 matches.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

US Open: Zheng stuns Swiatek after another 5-0 comeback

SportsUnited States

Henry Oduah•18m ago

US Open: Zheng stuns Swiatek after another 5-0 comeback

China's Qinwen Zheng staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Poland's Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 in the US Open round of 16. Zheng, who had previously overturned a 5-0 deficit against Madison Keys, won seven of the last eight games to take the first set. She will face either Naomi Osaka or Elena Rybakina in the quarter-finals.

D’Tigress end World Cup campaign winless after France defeat

SportsNigeria

Henry Oduah•18m ago

D’Tigress end World Cup campaign winless after France defeat

Nigeria's D’Tigress ended their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign winless after suffering a 111-56 defeat to France in their final Group B game in Berlin. This loss marked their third consecutive defeat, following earlier losses to South Korea and Hungary, leaving them at the bottom of the group. Despite a solid performance from Efosa-Aguebo with 15 points, the team failed to advance in the tournament.

EPL: Rio Ferdinand sends message to Carrick over two Man Utd players

SportsUnited Kingdom

Don Silas•1h ago

EPL: Rio Ferdinand sends message to Carrick over two Man Utd players

Rio Ferdinand urged Manchester United manager Michael Carrick to always play Ayden Heaven or Leny Yoro in defense due to their pace. Following the 2-2 draw against Everton, Ferdinand expressed disappointment that Carrick opted for Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire instead of Yoro and Heaven. He noted that Heaven could already be playing, but the manager is making his choices.

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Learn more