"There is no player better than me," Mbappé makes another explosive remark... warns of a massive explosion if he doesn't win the Ballon d'Or: "Who else should receive it?"

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Kylian Mbappé (28, Real Madrid) expressed strong confidence in his own performance last season and revealed his ambition for the Ballon d'Or.

Spain's 'Marca' reported this on the 22nd (local time), citing an interview released by French radio station RFI.

According to the report, Mbappé stated, "The Ballon d'Or is a goal for all players, but I don't feel obsessed about it," while adding, "I had an excellent season, and if I miss out on the award, I will be disappointed." When asked about his past remark that "there was no player better than me last season," he immediately replied, "That's correct." He further added, "I cannot satisfy everyone. I will live as myself, embracing my strengths and weaknesses without playing a fabricated role."

He also shared his achievements with the French national team and his future plans. France finished fourth in the 2026 North America World Cup, narrowly missing the championship, but Mbappé delivered an outstanding performance, becoming the tournament's all-time top scorer with 22 goals. Reflecting on that period, he said, "We showed a positive image of our country." Praising the achievements of former coach Didier Deschamps, he expressed expectations for new head coach Zinedine Zidane, stating, "We must start from scratch. I want to meet him directly and have an open conversation about what the team and I expect from each other."

Praising the achievements of former coach Didier Deschamps, he expressed expectations for new head coach Zinedine Zidane, stating, "We must start from scratch. I want to meet him directly and have an open conversation about what the team and I expect from each other."

He also praised José Mourinho, who has joined his club Real Madrid as coach. Mbappé said, "He is someone I have always wanted to learn from," and added, "He is an extremely intelligent person, a natural leader, and one of the best coaches in modern football."

He also emphasized his deep affection for Algeria and Cameroon, his ancestral homeland. Mbappé stated, "Those places are my origin and roots," and expressed gratitude for the support from the African continent. Hoping for the growth of African football, he said, "If I win the Ballon d'Or, I want to dedicate this award to African fans in some way."

Mbappé's confidence stems from his overwhelming records last season. In the 2025–2026 season, playing for Real Madrid, he appeared in 47 official matches, scoring 43 goals and providing six assists—an explosive offensive output. Based on his signature destructive speed and exceptional finishing ability, he claimed the La Liga top scorer title and scored crucial goals across major stages including the UEFA Champions League (UCL).

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