Mbappe backs himself for Ballon d’Or despite trophyless season

Kylian Mbappe has made a fresh case for the Ballon d’Or, insisting his outstanding individual performances in the World Cup, La Liga and Champions League could earn him the prestigious award despite winning no major trophy last season .
The France and Real Madrid forward, 27, said he is confident about his chances after finishing as the leading scorer in all three competitions and becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals.
Mbappe scored 25 goals in La Liga, 15 in the Champions League and 10 at the 2026 World Cup. France, however, were eliminated by Spain in the World Cup semi-finals, while Real Madrid finished second in La Liga and were knocked out of the...