{
  "id": 13378289,
  "title": "Real Madrid superstar might be ‘annoyed’ by club’s backing of Mbappe for Ballon d’Or – report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/real-madrid-superstar-might-be-annoyed-by-clubs-backing-of-mbappe-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T09:43:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-madrid-superstar-might-annoyed-094300024.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid, who failed to secure any trophies during the previous season, are not aggressively campaigning for Kylian Mbappe to win the Ballon d’Or. The club’s lack of success has made it difficult for them to support such a campaign. On the other hand, Kylian Mbappe has been actively promoting himself as a leading contender for the award, having been the top scorer in numerous top-tier competitions. However, the issue of winning a trophy remains the most significant obstacle. In recent reports, a source close to a player with strong connections to both Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. claims that the Brazilian star might be displeased with Real Madrid’s endorsement of Mbappe for the Ballon d’Or. It is unclear whether the club’s limited public support is influenced by the Brazilian star’s discontent, but the existence of internal politics within the team is evident. The report highlights a divide between Mbappe and Vinicius Jr., further suggesting a potential rift in the dressing room. The club's ongoing struggles and their distant progress from their best state emphasize the urgent need for the team to set aside personal rivalries and work together towards improving their performance.",
  "summary": "Having not won any trophies last season, Real Madrid is not heavy on the Ballon d’Or campaign so far this year, and understandably so given that they do not have the results to back them.Kylian Mbap...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Real Madrid’s Endrick: Milan emerge as frontrunners for January deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/real-madrids-endrick-milan-emerge-as-frontrunners-for-january-deal",
        "published": "2026-10-09T12:05:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}