Not frustration, just ambition, Mbappé targets Ballon d’Or after World Cup scoring record
Kylian Mbappé says he is targeting his first Ballon d’Or, stating it’s ambition, not frustration, after becoming the World Cup’s all-time top scorer. Read More: https://punchng.com/not-frustration-just-ambition-mbappe-targets-ballon-dor-after-world-cup-scoring-record/
Kylian Mbappé, the talented France and Real Madrid forward, has expressed his ambition to win his first Ballon d’Or award after setting a World Cup scoring record. In an interview with CNN Sports, Mbappé dismissed any frustration over not winning the individual accolade last year, stating, “A frustration? No... every player wants to win it, but we have to wait.”
Despite Real Madrid's disappointing season and France finishing fourth in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mbappé's standout performance secured him the distinction of being the competition's all-time leading scorer. The 27-year-old Frenchman believes the Ballon d’Or should recognize individual excellence and not solely collective success.
Mbappé remains a strong contender for the award, alongside Lamine Yamal of Barcelona and Harry Kane of Bayern Munich, while Lionel Messi is also in contention for a ninth Ballon d’Or win. The award ceremony is set to take place in London on October 26, and Mbappé will continue his football journey with France under the guidance of Zinedine Zidane, who replaced Didier Deschamps as the national team's captain.
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