{
  "id": 17811739,
  "title": "'He lacks humility' - France World Cup star hits out at Kylian Mbappe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/he-lacks-humility-france-world-cup-star-hits-out-at-kylian-mbappe",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T14:27:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/02/he-lacks-humility-france-world-cup-star-hits-out-at-kylian-mbappe/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former France defender Bixente Lizarazu has expressed disappointment with Real Madrid winger Kylian Mbappe ahead of the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony. The 1998 World Cup winner accused Mbappe of lacking humility and engaging in excessive self-promotion. Lizarazu was critical of Mbappe's individualistic approach during the award voting process, stating that he appeared to be the only one in the spotlight, with no regard for his teammates. The criticism came following a series of interviews Mbappe granted before the voting deadline, in which he reportedly admitted he would vote for himself and confidently claimed to be the best player in the world. Despite Lizarazu's remarks, he dismissed the notion that Mbappe's public campaign influenced the voting outcome, emphasizing that the award is determined by 100 journalists from various countries. Lizarazu also highlighted Mbappe's lack of success in winning major trophies for Real Madrid in recent seasons, contrasting his individual achievements with the team's failure to secure titles.",
  "summary": "Former France international, Bixente Lizarazu, has criticised Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe over his conduct in the build-up to the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony, accusing the Frenchman of lacking humility. Mbappe finished second in the voting behind Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, who claimed the prestigious award. Speaking on TF1's Téléfoot on Sunday, the 1998 […] 'He lacks humility' - France…",
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  "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."
}