Mbappé’s Ballon d’Or Bid Amid Team Struggles | MLS News

Kylian Mbappé is boldly declaring his Ballon d’Or bid this year, arguing that individual brilliance should outweigh team failures — even as Real Madrid’s trophy drought looms. With record-breaking World Cup goals, a Pichichi crown, and Champions League scoring dominance, he’s stacking up stats against rivals like Haaland and Kane. But voters may hesitate: no major club trophy this season could make him the first Ballon d’Or winner without silverware since 2013’s Ronaldo. Mbappé’s case hinges on whether voters prioritize historic individual feats over collective success — and whether he can break the trend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.si.com/soccer/kylian-mbappe-ballon-dor-claim-true More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/01cf1dd49084889d Report issues to [email protected].