Mbappé puts everything on his goals and his words for the Ballon d'Or

While Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid striker and captain of France, knows that every goal counts for the Ballon d'Or, he also bets on every spoken word. The two dimensions – the net and the microphone – clash in the decisive race that is unfolding.

The Ballon d'Or jurors, appointed by France Football, will examine the period from 3 August 2025 to 19 July 2026. In this context, each new goal could tip the balance, and Mbappé has already scored seven since the start of the season, across all competitions.

But words count just as much. Mbappé said he wants to “print on the retina and the memories”, emphasizing that every media intervention influences the verdict. The same stakes drive “the elected one” Dembélé to launch his own campaign, reminding that discourse shapes perception.

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Thus, the coming weeks, where every goal and every sentence will be scrutinized, will determine whether the talent of the Real Madrid striker is enough to convince the voters or if the word will have to prevail. The duel between performance and communication promises to be decisive for the Ballon d'Or.

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