Ballon d’Or: Papin and Ferré criticize his campaign, but Mbappé had already dismissed this kind of reproach

Ahead of the Ballon d’Or ceremony scheduled for October 26, 2026, in London, Jean-Pierre Papin criticized the way Kylian Mbappé talks about his chances, saying voters decide the winner. Ferré also warned that the publicity around Mbappé’s campaign could irritate voters and said the award should go to the world’s best player. In an interview with AS, Mbappé said the criticism of his comments did not bother him and that he had done everything he could. Voting is closed, and the winner will be announced in London.