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Cucurella prefers Mbappe or Yamal for Ballon d'Or over Kane

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Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Cucurella prefers Mbappe or Yamal for Ballon d'Or over Kane
Summary

Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella expressed his preference for Kylian Mbappe or Lamine Yamal to have won the 2026 Ballon d'Or instead of Harry Kane. In an interview with El Chiringuito TV, Cucurella acknowledged Kane's impressive season, which included 73 goals helping Bayern Munich to a domestic treble. He noted that while Kane's numbers were extraordinary, his heart leaned towards watching Mbappe or Yamal play. Mbappe finished just 28 points behind Kane in the voting, highlighting an incredibly close race.

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  • •Cucurella joins the debate on the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner.
  • •Kane scored 73 goals for club and country last season.
  • •Mbappe finished just 28 points behind Kane in the voting.
  • •Cucurella acknowledges Kane's achievements while expressing a personal preference.
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  • 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid star admits he would have preferred Mbappe or Yamal to win Ballon d’Or over Harry Kane
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Real Madrid made a number of star signings in the summer, including Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.The Spaniard’s arrival gave Los Blancos a World Cup winner in their squad. He took some time to settle...

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