Real Madrid’s Mbappe confident of Ballon d’Or despite trophyless season

Kylian Mbappe said he still believed he was worthy of the Ballon d’Or award despite failing to win any silverware with Real Madrid during the ⁠season, while France’s World Cup campaign ended with a semifinal defeat by Spain. In an interview with France Football, the 27-year-old hailed new France coach Zinedine Zidane and said he believed his performances merited recognition as the world’s best ⁠player. “I believe I can win it this year. It’s one of my goals, and a short-term one at that,” Mbappe said. “People say I didn’t win a trophy (for club or country), but it’s an individual award. I’ve never seen a Ballon d’Or winner elected unanimously. “Has anyone ever won with 100% of the vote?