ESPN FC 9 hours ago · 27 Oct 2026

Why Mbappé and Yamal didn't deserve to win Ballon d'Or

Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal both achieved greatness last season, but it still wasn't enough for either of them to claim soccer's top individual prize.

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