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Ballon d'Or: Zidane names player who deserves to win award
Ballon d'Or: Zidane names player who deserves to win award

France head coach Zinedine Zidane has insisted that Kylian Mbappé deserved to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

Mbappé finished second in the Ballon d'Or ranking this year behind winner Harry Kane.

In a recent interview with Telefoot, Zidane was asked about the Ballon d’Or.

The Real Madrid legend said (via Diario AS), "As for the Ballon d’Or, everyone has their preferences for the winner.

"Mbappé finished second; you just have to accept the results. Mbappé was disappointed, because he deserved to win the Ballon d’Or, that is for sure."

Mbappé has been impressive for Real Madrid since joining the club from Paris Saint-Germain.

The France captain won the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing as top scorer.

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