Mbappé plans Ballon d'Or party with Ester Expósito in London
Kylian Mbappé has booked a private party with actress Ester Expósito to celebrate the Ballon d'Or, whose ceremony will take place this Monday, October 26, at the London Palladium, London, less than 24 hours before the official event.
Details of the private party
According to social media reports, the celebration will include close friends and several teammates from Real Madrid's white dressing room, scheduled less than 24 hours before the official event in London. The information indicates that the party would be private and organized by Mbappé and Ester Expósito.
The second public appearance of the striker with the actress occurred on October 1, when both were spotted at a Paris nightclub after two days without training in Valdebebas. That meeting had already sparked conversation in the media.
Context of the Ballon d'Or
The Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held on Monday, October 26, at the London Palladium, London, marking the 70th anniversary edition of the award. The ceremony is dedicated to Stanley Matthews, the first winner in 1956. One hundred journalists on the jury voted at the end of September and, since 2024, France Football does not disclose the result to the candidates before the gala.
An unofficial list published in early October placed Lamine Yamal first with 670 points, Lionel Messi second with 546, and Mbappé third with 401. Other information claimed that the Frenchman had been told he would not make the top five. Both versions are incompatible with the alleged party, which assumes he has already been informed of his victory.
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Mbappé won the Onze d'Or as the best player of the 2025/26 season with 48.2 % of the votes, surpassing Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane. That award has coincided with the Ballon d'Or in nineteen of its forty‑five editions, representing 42 %. At the World Cup he claimed the Golden Boot with ten goals and reached 22 goals, becoming the tournament’s all‑time top scorer, although France finished fourth.
In August, the striker posted on Instagram the first photos of his vacation with Ester Expósito, making their relationship public. Since then, every joint appearance has been interpreted through a sporting lens, including the alleged party. Ester has responded to the rumors with posts that highlight their personal bond.
Presence of the French delegation
INFO confirmed that Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé will attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London on Monday night. For the rest of the French delegation, the presence of Kvicha Kvaratskhelia and captain Marquinhos remains in doubt due to recent injuries. Likewise, Lamine Yamal’s attendance is expected, unless he suffers a serious injury during Sunday’s Clasico.
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On the same day as the gala, Real Madrid and Barcelona will contest the Clasico, and Paris Saint‑Germain will face Olympique Lyonnais in the evening. Despite his thigh injury, Dembélé will be able to travel to London to witness the event.
The answer will arrive tomorrow night in London: if Mbappé lifts the trophy, the party will have a reason. Otherwise, the celebration will remain one of the many versions surrounding the countdown to the Ballon d'Or.