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Mbappé backs his Ballon d’Or chances ahead of Champions League return

The Real Madrid forward said he believes he has every chance of winning the individual award as the Champions League resumes.

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Adrian Cole
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Source: France 24 International · View original source
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Kylian Mbappé has said he believes he has every chance of winning the Ballon d’Or, placing his own award prospects in focus ahead of Real Madrid’s return to the Champions League.

Mbappé made the assessment at a press conference, according to France 24, as Real Madrid prepared to host Inter Milan in the competition’s resumption.

The comments represent Mbappé’s public view of his chances rather than an established prediction about the award. The available account does not include his full remarks or explain the basis for his confidence.

France 24 also reported that LOSC are returning to the Champions League against Betis. The report did not provide a result for either fixture or further details about the Ballon d’Or award.

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