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Mourinho criticizes Ballon d'Or criteria, supports Mbappe ahead of Malaga match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:31 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Mourinho criticizes Ballon d'Or criteria, supports Mbappe ahead of Malaga match

Summary

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho criticized the criteria for winning the Ballon d'Or during a press conference on August 29, ahead of his team's match against Malaga. Mourinho emphasized that the award should not be solely based on recent tournament victories. He expressed support for Kylian Mbappe and highlighted the significance of historical impact on the game's players. Mourinho also voiced concerns about the upcoming international break, citing player injuries and the uncertainty of their fitness upon return. Real Madrid is set to play Malaga on Sunday afternoon at 17:00 local time.

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•Mourinho slams Ballon d'Or criteria during match preview.
•He backs Kylian Mbappe as a deserving candidate.
•Real Madrid plays Malaga on August 30 at 17:00 local time.
•Mourinho expresses concern over international break and player injuries.

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10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid Boss Mourinho Slams Ballon d’Or Criteria And Supports Mbappe

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Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho slammed the criteria for winning the Ballon d'Or during a press conference to preview his team's Sunday afternoon clash against Malaga.
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