Mourinho Questions Bellingham’s 11th-Place Ballon d’Or Finish, Praises Kane

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Jose Mourinho has reportedly questioned Jude Bellingham’s 11th-place finish in the 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings, describing the result as surprising. Mourinho praised winner Harry Kane, whom he previously managed at Tottenham, calling him a deserving winner. He also spoke positively about Kylian Mbappé, who finished behind Kane in the voting. The reported rankings have sparked debate among football fans, especially over Bellingham’s position outside the top 10 after Real Madrid’s successful season.

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