After Ballon d’Or setback, Mbappé urged to change his attitude despite his goals

Speaking on Téléfoot on November 1, Bixente Lizarazu urged Kylian Mbappé to reflect after he finished second behind Harry Kane and ahead of Lamine Yamal in the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Lizarazu praised Mbappé’s World Cup and consistency as captain of France, but criticized what he saw as an individualistic public image, marked by self-promotion and a lack of humility. Mbappé scored 42 goals in 44 matches for Real Madrid and was the top scorer in both La Liga and the Champions League. Lizarazu said Mbappé should reconnect with collective values and consider whether his goals help his teams win.