Nasri: Mbappé thinks Ballon d'Or will never be his after Kane win
Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparking immediate controversy. Former Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri publicly stated that Kane did not deserve the award. Nasri argued that Kane's season, which included winning the Bundesliga, German Cup, and German Super Cup, was insufficient for the honor. He claimed Kane was not even the best player in his league, suggesting Michael Olise was superior, and that his World Cup performance for England was unremarkable. Nasri also said Mbappé should not have finished second, citing his league's lack of competition, and stated he would have awarded the trophy to Lamine Yamal instead. He speculated that Mbappé now believes he will never win the award despite his efforts.