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Former Ballon d'Or Winner Criticizes Mbappe's Communication Strategy After Award Snub

Former Ballon d'Or Winner Criticizes Mbappe's Communication Strategy After Award Snub
World Sports · 11:54:11 - Sunday, 1 November 2026

A former Ballon d'Or winner has suggested that Kylian Mbappe's communication strategy contributed to his failure to claim the top spot in the prestigious award voting, according to Madrid Universal.

The unnamed former recipient stated that Mbappe's approach to public communication "harmed him" in the context of the Ballon d'Or race. The French forward, who currently plays for Real Madrid, was reportedly overlooked for the top honor.

No further details were provided regarding the specific aspects of Mbappe's communication that were deemed detrimental, nor was the identity of the former winner disclosed.

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