Real Madrid Expected to Attend Ballon d’Or Ceremony Regardless of Mbappe Outcome
- Real Madrid plan to attend the upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony regardless of whether forward Kylian Mbappe wins the trophy, according to reports from journalist Jose.
- Kylian Mbappe stated that the current period could present a strong opportunity to capture the award for the first time in his career.
- Bookmakers currently place three other players with shorter odds than Mbappe to claim the award at the ceremony.
Real Madrid plan to attend the upcoming Ballon d’Or ceremony regardless of whether forward Kylian Mbappe wins the trophy, according to reports from journalist Jose. The event, scheduled for 26 October, brings together top international football talent as bookmakers and players weigh their contenders for the prestigious award.
Kylian Mbappe Assesses His Ballon d’Or Chances After Record World Cup Run
Kylian Mbappe stated that the current period could present a strong opportunity to capture the award for the first time in his career. The 27-year-old forward netted 42 goals across 44 matches for his club during the previous season, though the team did not secure any official trophies during that campaign.
On the international stage, Mbappe earned the World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals for France, bringing his career total at World Cups to a record 22 goals despite France finishing in fourth place. I think when you play for Real Madrid, the best club in the world, people associate you with this award,
Mbappe said. There are many people that speak about me and the Ballon d’Or. Of course I’ve made history in the most important competition. Maybe it’s a good year for this but people can vote according to what they think.
Mbappe previously finished third in the Ballon d’Or rankings in 2023 while playing for Paris St-Germain. Regarding his standing among global players, he added: I always think I’m the best but everyone has their own opinion. Maybe people think different ways. I don’t think it’s a discussion we need to have. Of course this year could be good for me to win the Ballon d’Or. But journalists vote.
Bookmakers and Competitors for the 26 October Award
Bookmakers currently place three other players with shorter odds than Mbappe to claim the award at the ceremony. England captain Harry Kane holds odds-on favoritism following a club-record 61 goals in 51 matches for German double winners Bayern Munich last season, alongside six goals scored at the World Cup. Lamine Yamal stands as the second favourite after winning La Liga with Barcelona and securing the World Cup with Spain. His club and international teammate Rodri, formerly of Manchester City, follows closely behind in the betting markets compiled ahead of the 26 October gala.
