Jose Mourinho calls for change to Ballon d'Or criteria ahead of awards

Jose Mourinho has proposed a rethinking of the Ballon d'Or ahead of the upcoming award announcement. The Real Madrid manager contends that the award should honor players who leave a lasting legacy, rather than focusing solely on those who win major trophies, such as the Champions League or World Cup. Mourinho emphasized that legendary figures like Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo should be the standard for consideration. He also supported his player Kylian Mbappe, highlighting his outstanding recent performances, including ten World Cup goals and 43 goals in 47 appearances last season. Mourinho's comments reflect his belief that the current voting system excludes true greats when their teams do not succeed.

• 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho wants Ballon d’Or rules turned upside down with radical new award idea