Thierry Henry Backs Mbappe for 2026 Ballon d'Or Despite Trophyless Season
Thierry Henry believes Kylian Mbappe deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or even if he finishes the season without a major team trophy. The former Arsenal and France striker said football history shows that players have won the award without lifting trophies. He argued that Mbappe's individual performances for Real Madrid and France should be judged on their own merit. Henry also assessed other contenders, saying Harry Kane had an excellent scoring season but was not necessarily Bayern Munich or England's standout player. He placed Mbappe ahead of Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal and other leading candidates.
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