José Mourinho reacts to Jude Bellingham's 11th place in Ballon d'Or voting

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

José Mourinho reacts to Jude Bellingham's 11th place in Ballon d'Or voting
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Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho expressed frustration regarding Jude Bellingham's 11th place finish in the Ballon d'Or standings. The ceremony took place in London earlier this week, where Bayern Munich's Harry Kane won the award, leaving Madrid disappointed. Mourinho stated he had 'no words' in response to Bellingham’s ranking, which many believed was unjust given his strong World Cup performance. The team will likely address the findings as they continue their season in LaLiga.

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  • •Ballon d'Or ceremony held in London this week.
  • •Harry Kane won the award, edging out Kylian Mbappé.
  • •Bellingham's finish at 11th sparked controversy.
  • •Mourinho voiced strong disapproval during a media event.
  • •Real Madrid continues their LaLiga campaign following the ceremony.
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Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho has provided his response to the finish of midfield star Jude Bellingham outside the top-10 in the final Ballon d’Or standings.The latest ‘Golden Ball’ cere...

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