Mbappé 'eternal': Mourinho's strong argument for the Ballon d'Or
Author: Saturnin BossaPublished on: August 29, 2026Country: France
Sports

Kylian Mbappé has now scored 22 World Cup goals, surpassing Lionel Messi. José Mourinho advocated for Mbappé for the Ballon d'Or, stating that a player is eternal if they hold the World Cup goals record. He dismissed collective titles as the main criterion for individual awards and excluded PSG and Spain from the discussion. The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place on October 26.
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