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Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe claims his Ballon d'Or chances 'don't depend on my feet' after inspiring France to third place in Nations League

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<p>Mbappe sent out a reminder that he is still one of the very best players in the world on Sunday as he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-closes-in-thierry-henry-olivier-giroud-france-history-books-dazzling-display-take-down-germany-nations-league-third-place-play-off/blte627afff3bf8f815" target="_blank">put Germany to the sword with a goal and an assist</a>. The France captain secured his side a third-place finish in the Nations League and has continued his rich vein of form ahead of this summer's Club World Cup. Despite a mixed debut season at Madrid, he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/european-golden-shoe-2024-25/blt3520b9a1255f6e3b" target="_blank">won the European Golden Shoe</a> and could strengthen his claim for a Ballon d'Or with success in this month's end-of-season tournament.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Speaking after the Germany game, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/-ca-fait-plaisir-de-recommencer-a-etre-decisif-kylian-mbappe-buteur-avec-les-bleus-contre-l-allemagne/1568687" target="_blank">via <em>L'Equipe</em></a>, Mbappe said: "I'm not the one who gives it [the Ballon d'Or] out. I have opinions, and I've had different opinions about the last winners, by the way. The only trophy that depends solely on my feet is the Golden Shoe. The rest, I don't vote for."</p>

WHAT MBAPPE SAID

<p>Following <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/psg-finally-kings-europe-winners-losers-desire-doue-luis-enrique-champions-league-immortality-ageing-inter/blt5e8a0032a6614337" target="_blank">Paris Saint-Germain's success in the Champions League</a> last weekend, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ballon-d-or-hopeful-ousmane-dembele-wins-ligue-1-player-year-psg-quadruple-champions-league-french-cup/bltad7f786655e2797c" target="_blank">Ousmane Dembele is the current favourite to scoop the prize</a>. Mbappe's French team-mate will face stiff competition from Lamine Yamal, who could add the Nations League trophy to his growing list of achievements on Sunday night. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ballon-dor-2025-power-rankings/bltd009fae5576d751f#cs207f7fe7d314dc6a" target="_blank">Other contenders include</a> Raphinha, Mohamed Salah and Desire Doue.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Mbappe will fly to the United States this week to join up with his Real Madrid team-mates ahead of the Club World Cup. Los Blancos kick off their tournament with a game against Al-Hilal at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. They will also face Pachuca and RB Salzburg in the group stage.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE?

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe claims his Ballon d'Or chances 'don't depend on my feet' after inspiring France to third place in Nations League | Goal.com

Real Madrid and France star Kylian Mbappe has spoken about his Ballon d&apos;Or chances, claiming it is not an award that he can win just with his feet.

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe claims his Ballon d&apos;Or chances &apos;don&apos;t depend on my feet&apos; after inspiring France to third place in Nations League

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