Ballon d'Or 2026: Michel Platini Rules Out Mbappé and Bets on Parisian Kvaratskhelia

Michel Platini does not see Kylian Mbappé winning the Ballon d'Or 2026, favoring Paris Saint-Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, whom he considers a key player in the club's European success. Although Mbappé is mentioned among the contenders, his lack of a collective trophy this season weakens his position against competitors like Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal. The Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place on October 26 in London.