Bixente Lizarazu criticizes Kylian Mbappe's Ballon d'Or approach

Former French international Bixente Lizarazu has criticized Kylian Mbappe's approach during the 2026 Ballon d'Or campaign. Speaking after the ceremony, Lizarazu stated that Mbappe, who finished just 28 points behind Harry Kane, appeared overly focused on individual accolades rather than team success. He expressed concerns about Mbappe's lack of humility and self-promotion, suggesting that such behaviors detracted from the collective spirit. Despite notable individual contributions, Lizarazu pointed out that Mbappe failed to help his team win any trophies last season. Looking ahead, there is speculation about Mbappe's potential performance in future seasons and his chances for the next Ballon d'Or.

• 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Former France star slams Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe over Ballon d’Or campaign: ‘He lost control’