Kylian Mbappé asserts his performance merits Ballon d'Or recognition

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé claims he was the world's best player this past season ahead of the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony. Despite his team failing to secure a trophy, the 27-year-old cites his individual production as the basis for his candidacy. Mbappé scored 42 goals in 44 appearances for Real Madrid and finished the campaign as the top scorer in both the Champions League and La Liga. He also highlighted his international performance, noting he is now the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals. The striker expressed his confidence in the interview with France Football, dismissing the lack of team silverware when evaluating his personal impact on the pitch. The Ballon d'Or presentation is scheduled to take place in a few weeks.

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