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Ballon d’Or 2026: The verdict is brutal for Kylian Mbappé

Against the backdrop of the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, a Spanish journalist accuses Kylian Mbappé of having distorted…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:29 PM

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Spanish journalist Anton Meana argued that Kylian Mbappé does not deserve the 2026 Ballon d'Or over Harry Kane.
Meana accused Mbappé of distorting the reality of his season through media appearances to promote his award candidacy.
The journalist highlighted that Kane outperformed Mbappé in goals, head-to-head competitions, and club silverware in Germany.

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Spanish journalist Anton Meana has strongly criticized Kylian Mbappé ahead of the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, arguing that the French forward does not deserve the award. Meana accused Mbappé of distorting the reality of his past season through media appearances to promote his candidacy, stating that Harry Kane surpassed him in performance and achievements.

Meana emphasized that Kane scored more goals, defeated Mbappé in both the Champions League and World Cup, and claimed titles in Germany. In contrast, Mbappé publicly defended his credentials, citing his performances for Real Madrid and France, while remaining among the top favorites alongside Kane and Lamine Yamal.

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Ballon d’Or 2026: The verdict is brutal for Kylian Mbappé

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