Mbappe questions fairness of Ballon d'Or selection process

Kylian Mbappe, the forward for Real Madrid, has sparked new discussion about the Ballon d’Or. In a recent interview, he questioned how the winner of this prestigious award is chosen. There is uncertainty about this year’s selection, with no clear favorite emerging. Mbappe emphasized the importance of fairness in the voting process. He argued that every player, including goalkeepers, should be considered for the award. He remarked, “Today, we don’t know who the Ballon d’Or leans towards. No one should be excluded.” The last Ballon d’Or generated controversy when Rodri won, even though many believed Vinicius Jr. deserved it. Real Madrid himself was surprised by the outcome and chose not to attend the award ceremony, despite winning other honors. Mbappe expressed disbelief over Rodri's win, stating that if someone had predicted it months before the ceremony, others would have dismissed it. He thought the award would go to Vinicius Jr. instead. As the debate continues, many in the football world question whether the current selection criteria fairly represents the best player. There are calls for greater transparency and fairness in how votes are cast. The conversation around the Ballon d’Or remains alive and divisive.