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José Mourinho criticizes Ballon d'Or criteria
José Mourinho has shared his perspective on the criteria for winning the Ballon d'Or, arguing that the award should not be decided solely by team achievements such as winning the Champions League or the World Cup.
He suggested that if trophies were the only metric, the award should go to coaches like Luis Enrique or De la Fuente. Instead, Mourinho believes the prize should recognize individual players who leave an indelible mark on the sport, comparable to legends like Maradona, Zidane, and Messi.
While not naming him directly, Mourinho’s comments strongly imply support for Kylian Mbappé, noting that a specific player has “individually made history this summer.” He emphasized that the world's best player does not necessarily have to come from the most successful teams.
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Ballon d'Or · José Mourinho · Kylian Mbappé · Luis Enrique · Real Madrid
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Winning the Champions League or the World Cup should not be the sole criteria for winning the Ballon d'Or. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.eldia.es · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Kylian Mbappé became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.eldia.es · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Mourinho suggested Kylian Mbappé is a candidate for the Ballon d'Or based on individual performance. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.informacion.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.eldia.es · +1 more