Kylian Mbappé's Ballon d'Or 2026 case draws debate online

Coverage argues Mbappé deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing 11 goals in 11 games this season. A former France star reportedly says he has not reached the level of Messi and Cristiano.

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1. 24 Oct, 17:20 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 24 Oct, 17:20 UTCPicked up on News

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