Kylian Mbappé wants to dedicate the Ballon d'Or to Africa
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé states that if he wins the Ballon d'Or, he intends to dedicate the award to Africa, citing his strong cultural and emotional connection to the continent.
Kylian Mbappé continues his campaign for the Ballon d'Or, though he insists that winning the trophy is not an obsession. In an interview with RFI, the Real Madrid forward revealed that if he wins, he plans to dedicate the award to Africa due to his deep emotional and cultural ties to the continent.
Born in France to a Cameroonian father and a mother of Algerian descent, Mbappé expressed his gratitude for the support he has received from African fans over the years. He emphasized that he always feels welcomed whenever he visits the continent.
I hope to be able to take the Ballon d'Or home so that, in one way or another, I can dedicate it to Africa. Kylian Mbappé
Mbappé remains confident in his candidacy, pointing to his strong individual performance as the top scorer in major competitions this year. The winner of the prestigious award, presented by France Football, will be announced on October 16.