Ballon d'Or 2026: 'He's a phenomenon' - Makelele picks player to win award - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: Don SilasPublished on: July 14, 2026Country: France

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Ballon d'Or 2026: 'He's a phenomenon' - Makelele picks player to win award - Daily Post Nigeria

Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele has picked France captain Kylian Mbappe to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Makelele described Mbappe as a phenomenon, highlighting his outstanding World Cup performance. He compared Mbappe to Ronaldo, calling him the phenomenon of his generation. Mbappe is expected to rival Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembele, and others for the award.

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