Mbappé: If I lose the Ballon d'Or, I will be hurt

Kylian Mbappé, star of Real Madrid, spoke confidently about his chances of competing for the Ballon d'Or, asserting that his individual performances over the year strongly motivate him to aspire to win the prestigious award.

Mbappé said: "I have had a great year on an individual level, and I know that this is the most important criterion for winning the Ballon d'Or."

He added: "I was the top scorer in all competitions. I believe this can be a good year for me, and I feel it deep inside."

The Real Madrid star continued his talk frankly about his stance on the award, saying: "I will feel disappointed if I don't win it. When the competitor doesn't win, he feels disappointment. My competitive spirit will be hurt."

Mbappé's statements reflect his ambition to win the Ballon d'Or, having set the award as one of his main individual goals, while he awaits the announcement of the winner amidst strong competition.