Real Madrid manager backs his striker to land award ‘The best player in the world is not at PSG or Spain’ José Mourinho has said Kylian Mbappé deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, arguing the award should go to the best player in the world rather than be decided by World Cup or Champions Leag...
Source: [Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/29/jose-mourinho-real-madrid-kylian-mbappe-ballon-dor)