Kylian Mbappe Reveals His Biggest Ballon d’Or Ambition
- Kylian Mbappé said he hopes to dedicate the Ballon d’Or to Africa if he wins the award.
- Mbappé said he was raised in African culture in France and has maintained ties to his Cameroonian and Algerian roots.
- He thanked African supporters and journalists for their support, saying he feels warmly welcomed during visits to Africa.
- Some users on X interpreted his comments as an attempt to influence African Ballon d’Or voters, although there is no evidence that this was his intention.
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In an interview with RFI published this Tuesday, Kylian Mbappé spoke of his attachment to Africa, which has Cameroonian and Algerian origins via his parents. The captain of the French team also hopes to be able to get the Ballon d'or to sign it to the continent.
The best attacker in the history of the Blues and contending at Ballon d'or 2026 Kylian Mbappé granted an interview to our RFI colleagues. A few days before several matches of the League of Nations, he gave himself a long time, returning to his report to Africa.
In Madrid, Kylian Mbappé delivered an exclusive interview with RFI. The Frenchman, launched in the Ballon d'Or race, claims his soul as a competitor, assumes his shock statements, pays tribute to Didier Deschamps, projects with Zinedine Zidane. In this interview, the captain of the team of France tells the strength of his Algerian and Cameroonian roots, and hopes the African continent's support in his race at Ballon d'Or.
Entering the campaign to get the next Balloon gold, the Real Madrid player does not hesitate to dredge the voices of the African continent, promising to "dedicate" him the reward in case of victory
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