Mourinho signals Mbappé should win 2026 Ballon d'Or | OneFootball

José Mourinho says there is no doubt in his mind over who deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or, clearly hinting at Kylian Mbappé, a standout for Real Madrid. According to Glorioso 1904, he stopped short of naming the forward outright.

The Madrid head coach argued the award should recognise players who leave an enduring legacy, not simply those who collect the season’s biggest team trophies. He referenced the individual who made history this summer, a pointer widely interpreted as Mbappé.

Mbappé’s numbers bolster that view. Since the last World Cup, he leads the scoring with 22 goals in 22 matches across three editions, consistency Mourinho considers worthy of individual acclaim.

The Portuguese had already voiced a similar stance at the Santiago Bernabéu earlier in the summer, maintaining that the Ballon d'Or should reward lasting greatness.

Speaking in his pre-match news conference before facing Málaga, Mourinho also raised concern about international breaks. He said the length of time away worries him, and that he is more anxious about players who are called up and do not play than those who do.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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