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Why Mbappé and Yamal didn't deserve to win Ballon d'Or

Alex Kirkland and Sam Marsden · ESPN

Published 28 Oct 2026, 2:11 am·just now·1 min read

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Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal both achieved greatness last season, but it still wasn't enough for either of them to claim soccer's top individual prize.

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