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Ballon d'Or 1990, Lothar Matthäus spoke about Rodri's succession. According to the German football legend, many players could apply for victory, starting with Kylian Mbappé, provided that he rediscovers his joie de vivre on the pitch. Others like Vinicius Jr or Erling Haaland have serious chances of victory.
Kylian Mbappé did not play the leading roles in Ballon d’Or This year. The Real Madrid player was not even present in Paris to attend the coronation of Rodri (Manchester City). Sixth, the international tricolor will quickly have to recover to avoid further downgrading. Ballon d’Or in 1990, Lothar Matthäus gave his feelings about this race. And according to him, it is enough to belong to a European leader to leave with a certain advantage.
Mbappé ticks the boxes?
According to him, this trophy recognizes a player who plays in a major European club. “ Preferably, you have to be a player from Real Madrid, FC Barcelona or a major English club who has inherited significant media coverage to have the best chance of landing it » confided the German football legend. Mbappé therefore has his chances, but he is not the only one. According to him, others are, today, better placed to win this prize, starting with Vinicius Jrvery close to victory this year.
Mbappé has competition
« Kylian Mbappé could have it if he regains his serenity. The Germans Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala could also apply if they one day played in this type of club. I also see Erling Haaland, who has the means, even if he plays with a selection that does not have the leading roles. I don't forget Lamine Yamal, the FC Barcelona phenomenon, or even Vinicius Jr who was very close to winning in 2024 » confided Matthew au Sunday Journal.
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