While the soccer world debates who will lift the coveted trophy this year, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has already made his choice. The Argentine believes his fellow countryman Lionel Messi deserves to win the Ballon d'Or once again.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid era reportedly holds the key to Kylian Mbappe's Ballon d'Or hopes, with the French forward emerging as one of the leading contenders for this year's prestigious award.

Kylian Mbappé has said he's not a big fan of the viral meme of himself portrayed as a dictator.

The Red Devils scouted the future superstar after being tipped off by a total stranger.

Ousmane Dembele is reportedly furious with France captain Kylian Mbappe after comments made by the Real Madrid forward about their contrasting careers and the Ballon d’Or race. According to French publication L’Equipe,

Kylian Mbappé, the France and Real Madrid star, was taken aback by the comments of his compatriot and France national team team-mate Ousmane Dembélé yesterday, Sunday.

Kylian Mbappe continued his incredible goalscoring run to start the season as he hit two more in Real Madrid ’s 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano. Mbappe has been at his goalscoring best to start his La Liga campaign and has reached six goals in five matches, putting him joint top of the league’s top-scoring charts.