Mbappé: The Ballon d'Or should return to Real Madrid, and this is my opinion on Yamal

Kylian Mbappé, star of Real Madrid, spoke about his ambition to win the Ballon d'Or, confirming that this season represents a suitable opportunity for him to achieve the award. However, he emphasized that the most important thing for him is for the award to return to the Santiago Bernabéu.

Kylian Mbappé said in an interview with the Spanish newspaper "AS": "My opinion is that this is a good year to win it. My best lawyer is my feet, no matter how much I talk. The most important thing for me is that the Ballon d'Or returns to Real Madrid."

He added: "The Ballon d'Or must return to the Bernabéu, to the fans of Real Madrid, and it must return for all those people to give them hope and excitement. These people deserve it more than anyone else."

In his comments about the competition for the award, especially with Lamine Yamal, the star of Barcelona, who is considered one of his main rivals for the Ballon d'Or, he said: "I believe he is a player with great talent, and I have a feeling he will have a wonderful career. I wish him all the best."

It is noted that the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, in the British capital, London, for the first time in the award's history.