Mbappe expresses desire for Ballon d'Or to return to Real Madrid
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Kylian Mbappe has stated his ambition for the Ballon d'Or to return to Real Madrid in a recent interview with AS. The forward, now in his third season at the club, emphasized the importance of the award for the Madridistas. While acknowledging his candidacy, he noted that his performances will speak for themselves. He also commented on Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, expressing respect for the young player despite their competition for the award. Mbappe's full interview will be released later today.
- •Mbappe has made clear his desire for the Ballon d'Or to return to Madrid.
- •He emphasized performances over words in his individual bid for the award.
- •The interview touches upon his relationship with teammates and club figures.
- •Mbappe praised Lamine Yamal as a talented player with a bright future.
- •A more in-depth interview will be published later today.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mbappé: “The Ballon D’or must return to the Santiago Bernabéu”
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid ace Mbappe sends clear Ballon d’Or message: ‘It must return to the Bernabeu’
"Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé talked to AS in an interview and explained why he thinks he should be leading the race to win the 2026 Ballon D’Or. “My view is that this is a good year to win it. My best advocate is my feet. As much as I speak. The most important thing […]
"Kylian Mbappe has made no secret of what he wants from this year’s Ballon d’Or, and he wants the prize back at Real Madrid.Speaking to AS, the Frenchman addressed the award ahead of an in-depth ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 12:30 PMMbappé: “The Ballon D’or must return to the Santiago Bernabéu”
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé talked to AS in an interview and explained why he thinks he should be leading the race to win the 2026 Ballon D’Or. “My view is that this is a good year to win it. My best advocate is my feet. As much as I speak. The most important thing […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 11:40 AMReal Madrid ace Mbappe sends clear Ballon d’Or message: ‘It must return to the Bernabeu’
Kylian Mbappe has made no secret of what he wants from this year’s Ballon d’Or, and he wants the prize back at Real Madrid.Speaking to AS, the Frenchman addressed the award ahead of an in-depth ...
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