Cucurella Says Mbappé or Yamal Deserved Ballon d’Or Over Kane

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Marc Cucurella says he was surprised Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, though he acknowledged Kane’s outstanding statistics and said the result was not unfair. In a media appearance, Cucurella said he personally would have chosen Kylian Mbappé or Lamine Yamal, whom he enjoys watching more. Kane reportedly won with 1,055 points, 28 ahead of Mbappé. Yamal finished third with 881 points. Cucurella’s comments have added to the debate over whether the award should prioritise statistics or the excitement a player brings to the game.

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