Zinedine Zidane’s cash outing on the Ballon d’Or

France national team coach Zinedine Zidane addressed the Ballon d'Or race during a press conference on Friday. Three French players are in contention for the individual honor: Kylian Mbappé, title holder Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise. Zidane, who won the award in 1998, recognized that every footballer aspires to claim the trophy and acknowledged the surrounding public discussions.

Zidane downplayed any risk of disruption within the squad, stating that debates are normal and predominantly external. He emphasized that the national team will remain focused on an upcoming slate of four matches, beginning with a fixture against Turkey.