🚨 XABI ALONSO JUST DROPPED A BOMBSHELL ON THE BALLON D’OR
🎙️Reporter: “Xabi, what do you think about the Ballon d’Or nominations? Who do you believe deserves to win?”
Xabi Alonso:🗣️ “For me, the Ballon d’Or has never been only about statistics, goals or assists. It is also about character, leadership, mentality and the way you carry yourself as a footballer.
“When I hear Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé speak about the Ballon d’Or as if it is something they are entitled to, I disagree with that mentality. The Ballon d’Or is an honour. It is not a player’s right.
“Yamal is an extraordinary talent and Mbappé is one of the best players in the world. But talent and reputation alone should not guarantee you this award.
“If you ask me who deserves it based on the complete picture, I would say Harry Kane or Michael Olise. They have shown quality, consistency, mentality and the character you expect from a Ballon d’Or winner.
“You cannot simply assume that because you are Lamine Yamal or Kylian Mbappé, the award should belong to you. That is not how I understand the Ballon d’Or.
“The best player is not necessarily the person who talks the loudest about winning it. Sometimes, the player who deserves the recognition is the one who lets his football speak for him.”
🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Performances from the start of the 2026/27 season will NOT count towards the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
The official evaluation period for the 2026 Ballon d’Or is:
August 3, 2025 → July 19, 2026.
• If you have to give one argument to convince the jury to vote for you? [Ballon d'Or].
🚨🗣️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Dembélé: "I don't have one because I never sell myself. I will not sell myself, never."
When Lamine Yamal won the 2025 UEFA Nations League Goal of the Tournament Award.
Take a look at the other goals 😂 We are never beating the Barcelona PR 😭
@Der_Augustus When you see footballers and agents shamelessly campaigning for votes, you know that this award is more about popularity and politics than objectively evaluating the players' performance
Lamine Yamal would quite easily be the worst Ballon D'or winner, potentially ever.
Imagine 266 players having more or the same GA as you in The World Cup as an attacker.
Imagine not making a UCL TOTS or World Cup TOTS.
Worst winner ever.