{
  "id": 9713429,
  "title": "2026 Ballon d’Or: Kylian Mbappe accused of vote buying",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/2026-ballon-dor-kylian-mbappe-accused-of-vote-buying",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T06:00:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/25/2026-ballon-dor-kylian-mbappe-accused-of-vote-buying/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Jérôme Rothen has accused Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé of trying to buy votes ahead of the 2026 Ballon d’Or award ceremony. The former PSG player contended that the 27-year-old has initiated a deliberate effort to position himself as a contender for the prestigious accolade. Kylian Mbappé has demonstrated considerable confidence […] 2026 Ballon d’Or:…",
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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."
}