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Mbappe Backed for Ballon d'Or Amid Awards Debate

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Kylian Mbappe is at the centre of the Ballon d'Or conversation, with Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois publicly backing the French forward for the award and criticising the 'unclear' voting criteria behind football's biggest individual prize. The debate comes as Premier League stars dominate the nomination list following record-breaking seasons, with Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal also featuring in comparisons across Europe's top leagues.

Why now: Ballon d'Or nominations are out and Mbappe is a leading talking point, with Courtois's endorsement sparking debate over the voting criteria.

Kylian Mbappe Thibaut Courtois Ballon d'Or Real Madrid Lamine Yamal

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Steven Gerrard praises Bayern Munich star Harry Kane · Yahoo Sports
Premier League Stars Dominate Ballon d'Or Nominations After Record-Breaking Seasons · NDTV Sports
'Nobody has been better!' - Thibaut Courtois backs Kylian Mbappe for Ballon d'Or and questions 'unclear' voting criteria · Yahoo Sports
Former La Liga midfielder compares Bayern star to Lamine Yamal - “They’re at the same level” · Barca Universal

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