Zidane: Mbappe deserved the Ballon d’Or as much as Kane

Published on: 08 November 2026
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Zinedine Zidane, head coach of France, said Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe deserved to win the Ballon d’Or just as much as the eventual winner, Harry Kane.

The Ballon d’Or ceremony took place in London on 26 October 2026. Bayern Munich and England striker Kane claimed the award, with Mbappe finishing second in the voting.

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal completed the top three.

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