Regragui: Mbappe Is Honest About Publicly Pursuing the Ballon d'Or, Whether He Deserves It Is Another Matter

Walid Regragui supported Mbappe on Canal+'s CFC program, saying that his public pursuit of the Ballon d'Or is very honest.

Mbappe's previous comments about the Ballon d'Or sparked widespread discussion. The French forward has never hidden his ambition for the individual award and has been a major topic of conversation in recent days. Regragui, who now works as a Canal+ commentator, said: "Would he have to be hypocritical like some players and say: 'No, I don't think I deserve to win it, but I want it'? At least he is honest and confident in himself. Whether he deserves it is another matter."

Regragui believes that the Ballon d'Or race will be highly competitive this year regardless. He said: "It is difficult to say who will win this year. Everyone thinks 'I can win it this year,' so everyone will promote their case. But among him, Kvaratskhelia, Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Dembele, Olise, Fabian Ruiz and others, the competition is wide open." Regragui used this to remind people that Mbappe is not the only player dreaming of winning the trophy.