{
  "id": 6227610,
  "title": "Mbappe has ‘good feeling’ about Ballon d’Or chances",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/mbappe-has-good-feeling-about-ballon-dor-chances",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T03:52:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/mbappe-has-good-feeling-about-ballon-dor-chances/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kylian Mbappe expresses optimism about his chances of winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The French star scored prolifically for Real Madrid last season and led France to victory at the World Cup. Mbappe, who became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer and won his second Golden Boot, feels confident about his chances but acknowledges that the award is ultimately up to the voters. Harry Kane is currently the bookmakers' favorite, followed by other contenders such as Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Fabian Ruiz, Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Jude Bellingham, Michael Olise, and Lionel Messi. Mbappe, who has yet to win the prestigious award, believes that playing for Real Madrid naturally boosts his chances. The 2025/26 season for Real Madrid might be challenging, given their trophy-less campaign and recent manager changes. Despite this, Mbappe remains optimistic about his chances in the upcoming Ballon d’Or ceremony, scheduled for October in London.",
  "summary": "Kylian Mbappe says he has “a good feeling” about his chances of winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or, having scored prolifically for Real Madrid last season and for France at the World Cup. The award will be handed out at October’s Ballon d’Or ceremony in London. Mbappe, who became the World Cup’s all-time record goalscorer and won […]",
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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."
}