Mourinho Defends Mbappé’s Ballon d’Or Case | MLS News

MLS News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

José Mourinho’s bold Ballon d’Or pick for Kylian Mbappé is sparking debate—despite PSG’s lack of major trophies this summer, Mourinho argues the award should honor legacy over team success, even suggesting coaches deserve recognition for big wins. He’s clearly not sold on the current politics of the prize and hints Mbappé’s individual brilliance outweighs team glory. But with Rodri’s World Cup dominance and Harry Kane’s stellar scoring run also in play, the final decision remains anyone’s guess. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise…