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Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by PDPdestroyer(m): 2:25pm On Jul 15
It’s funny how CR7 no longer features in this kind of debate
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by Tabletuner(m): 2:25pm On Jul 15
patrickcollins:
What did he do more than the likes of Halland, Kane, Messi and others, Makelelle is just being patriotic.
Must you people force IM our throats?

VERY LONG HISS
ABEG GETAT
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by Tabletuner(m): 2:28pm On Jul 15
PDPdestroyer:
It’s funny how CR7 no longer features in this kind of debate
They are trying so hard to make US forget him

ABEG THEY SHOULD GERAT
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by Mattswaggz: 2:29pm On Jul 15
patrickcollins:
Yamal hasn't done much in this work done to deserve it.
He hasn't done much for those who only look at goals/assists. grin grin cheesy.....secondly, he is the most popular and sellable candidate in Spain so they'll push him if they win the trophy.
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by Fiscus105(m): 2:30pm On Jul 15
emmabest2000:
Fifa president right now after reading this makelele comment
Bitter man cannot reason that black Makelele rooting for his own black country man.


Messi had been given urchins sleepless night since world cup started.
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by AbosedeFalade(f): 2:31pm On Jul 15
If only he knew that Spain would later silence France. Mbappe, sorry, Spain has spoiled the show for you.
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by gulfer: 2:36pm On Jul 15
Jude Bellingham in with a chance for the Ballon d' or if the 3 lions get to the final and certainly deserved if they win it undecided undecided undecided undecided
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by ogolemati: 2:41pm On Jul 15
Tabletuner:
I so wish that there’s a DISLIKE button on NL

LONG HISS
ABEG GETAT
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Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by toprealman: 2:43pm On Jul 15
You don’t come to such discussions empty handed. Dembele achieved x10 what Mbappe did.
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by JoeEeL(m): 2:45pm On Jul 15
Accuracy of information is good. But relevance of information is equally as good.

I want to believe this was said before the elimination of France at the hands of Spain.
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by Kalulu44: 2:49pm On Jul 15
Mattswaggz:
In a world cup year, winning the world cup plays a significant role on who wins the Ballon D'or......Mbappe would've been the favorite if France had won tho Dembele and Oliseh his fellow teammates are also strong contenders but it Spain wins it will be Yamal.....Messi will be a strong contender if Argentina wins it and also Rice and Bellingham will also be strong contenders should England win it....no clear favorite as at now.

ALL EYES ON WHO WINS THE WORLD CUP
On what criteria will Yamal win it if Spain wins the world cup.
Is it that he led Barca to the Ucl or he's having a fantastic world cup.
Yamal at this on going world cup is just there, he hasn't performed spectacularly to warrant smelling the balon'dor.
1 goal and 2 assist is what you want to give him the balon'dor for.
Rodri has better chance than him.
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by Hussein035: 2:52pm On Jul 15
B3sty:
Your opinion though,
Messi is miles ahead of Mbappe, anyday anytime ....
Messi, the Original GOAT 🐐🐐🐐
Yes, Messi a rigged goat
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by Roon9(m): 2:53pm On Jul 15
CharleyBright:
It is not who I or you or Makele thinks, it is who they vote to win that will win Balloon Dor.
What exactly has Mpappe achieve this season to deserve it?

They announce Mpappe now, Lamin Yamal and those supporting him will cry foul.
Erling Harland and Dembele nkor?
Have they not tried this season to deserve it too?
The whole thing is now full of controversies.

But for me, I think Earling Harland is a better striker than Mpappe.
Harland is a beast.
Mbappe just needs a ball bro. Hes a beast but definitely out of contention for the award now
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by Angelfrost(m): 2:54pm On Jul 15
Lol... He won't even come 3rd. grin

Makelele and France FA can cook up one for him.

That award is going to Spain or Argentina/England.
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by JoeEeL(m): 2:55pm On Jul 15
Haydens:
If messy wins the world cup of which is impossible FIFA go carry am give am immediately.

To me it's between Declan rice, Harry kane and Mbape.
PKnaldo fans already know he's done and dusted. They've turned Mbappe and England fans. cheesy cheesy
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by JoeEeL(m): 2:56pm On Jul 15
nairalanda1:
Not possible. Messi is playing in the USA. Inter Miami won the equivalent of the english fa cup, but they did not win the league. And they have never won the concacaf champions cup either.
Better pray hard Messi doesnt lift the WC. All ur opata go enter waste bin.
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by sweetjohn(m): 2:56pm On Jul 15
If not that this world is filled with of hatred and partiality. Vini is far better and more impactful than all this names here including mbappe
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by ibtommy(m): 2:56pm On Jul 15
Mattswaggz:
[b]In a world cup year, winning the world cup plays a significant role on who wins the Ballon D'or......Mbappe would've been the favorite if France had won tho Dembele and Oliseh his fellow teammates are also strong contenders but it Spain wins it will be Yamal.....Messi will be a strong contender if Argentina wins it and also Rice and Bellingham will also be strong contenders should England win it....no clear favorite as at now.

ALL EYES ON WHO WINS THE WORLD CUP[/b
Messi jeh? Rara o. Leave it for the youngsters. Baba has paid his dues. It's left for the young ones to fight for the award amongst themselves. You cannot bring MLS near European Leagues o. Even if baba wins the WC, they won't give him that Balon award. Ko possible rara at all.
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by dododawa1: 2:57pm On Jul 15
GOAT Messi will win it






Nothing will happen
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by Mattswaggz: 3:06pm On Jul 15
ibtommy:

Messi jeh? Rara o. Leave it for the youngsters. Baba has paid his dues. It's left for the young ones to fight for the award amongst themselves. You cannot bring MLS near European Leagues o. Even if baba wins the WC, they won't give him that Balon award. Ko possible rara at all.
Who are the youngsters?.
Is there anyone that has outperformed Messi in that team presently?.
Is there any one of them that had a very decent outing in their club apart from maybe Lautaro M?.
Stop arguing with sentiments abeg.
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by Mattswaggz: 3:08pm On Jul 15
Kalulu44:
On what criteria will Yamal win it if Spain wins the world cup.
Is it that he led Barca to the Ucl or he's having a fantastic world cup.
Yamal at this on going world cup is just there, he hasn't performed spectacularly to warrant smelling the balon'dor.
1 goal and 2 assist is what you want to give him the balon'dor for.
Rodri has better chance than him.
Lol....indeed he hasn't performed well for your likes who only look at goals and assists... anything else?. cool
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by Kalulu44: 3:17pm On Jul 15
Mattswaggz:
Lol....indeed he hasn't performed well for your likes who only look at goals and assists... anything else?. cool
Yes he has performed for your likes who are sentimental and wants anything you like to be favored irrespective of deserving it or not.
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by Dee60: 3:21pm On Jul 15
Bukayo
Epl and world cup hopefully
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by Tabletuner(m): 3:23pm On Jul 15
ogolemati:
grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin oya collect
Oya if you think you gat power let’s go to Yaba bus stop and fight
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by VIKTO83(m): 3:28pm On Jul 15
If Spain win, it will be Yamal.
If Argentina win, it will be Messi.
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by franchasng: 3:28pm On Jul 15
Which Mbappe? The one that I have been watching throughout this FIFA World Cup abi another Mbappe?


Olise play better than Mbappe but all these bandwagonists won't see that.


Yamal Lamine should be a frontrunner with Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Dembele and De Bruyne
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by ibtommy(m): 3:29pm On Jul 15
Mattswaggz:
Who are the youngsters?.
Is there anyone that has outperformed Messi in that team presently?.
Is there any one of them that had a very decent outing in their club apart from maybe Lautaro M?.
Stop arguing with sentiments abeg.
.
If you check my comments here you will know that I am a staunch fan of Messi, but we just need to say the obvious now. They cannot use only WC performance to determine who gets the Balon D'or. That's the ideal thing anyways, but it's up to the organisers to choose who they want for the award. And mind you, I wasn't talking about his team mates. The argument is built around the likes of Mbappe, Yamal, Rice, etc. So, is it clear now?
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by AlabiKILLER2023: 3:30pm On Jul 15
CharleyBright:
It is not who I or you or Makele thinks, it is who they vote to win that will win Balloon Dor.
What exactly has Mpappe achieve this season to deserve it?

They announce Mpappe now, Lamin Yamal and those supporting him will cry foul.
Erling Harland and Dembele nkor?
Have they not tried this season to deserve it too?
The whole thing is now full of controversies.

But for me, I think Earling Harland is a better striker than Mpappe.
Harland is a beast.
If England wins it
Na Harry kane
No debate
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by boomcity009(m): 3:41pm On Jul 15
Like u dey madt baa.. wetin u wan make d manna prove for u bruv
.

Apcshit:
Mbappe did not live up to expectations abeg
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by xeju: 3:44pm On Jul 15
You're talking like person wey nor get sense😎
Ironfaceman:
Well said Makelele. Your concern is shared across open minds.

For me I don't think Ballon Dior have a criteria. Because they keep changing the rules.

Be that as it may, whenever you open the book of world cup winner. You'll find this fine young man there.

Also I think it's time FIFA create award for most racially abused players.
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by Pacesetter123(m): 3:51pm On Jul 15
Mattswaggz:
In a world cup year, winning the world cup plays a significant role on who wins the Ballon D'or......Mbappe would've been the favorite if France had won tho Dembele and Oliseh his fellow teammates are also strong contenders but it Spain wins it will be Yamal.....Messi will be a strong contender if Argentina wins it and also Rice and Bellingham will also be strong contenders should England win it....no clear favorite as at now.

ALL EYES ON WHO WINS THE WORLD CUP
Who told you winning the Balon d'or depends on winning the world cup in a world cup year?
So,as a follower of football, you are still holding onto this archaic notion?
So many of us used to hold such opinion before,but since 2010 that Messi didn't carry even rubber spoon in his club side and was dumped out of the world cup in South Africa in the early stage of the competition but still won the Balon d'or ahead of Wesley Sneider who won treble at club level and play in the final of the world cup that same year,I gave that type of opinion since then.
Even Iniesta and Xavi, Messi's club teamate that won the world cup wasn't weren't considered.
So that award is for anybody FIFA anoints that wins it and not based on winning any word cup in a world cup year.
This year,the odds favours Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe irrespective of if they win the world cup or not.
The performance show
Re: Ballon D’or 2026: Makelele Picks Mbappe To Win Award by Raf4: 4:06pm On Jul 15
Mattswaggz:
In a world cup year, winning the world cup plays a significant role on who wins the Ballon D'or......Mbappe would've been the favorite if France had won tho Dembele and Oliseh his fellow teammates are also strong contenders but it Spain wins it will be Yamal.....Messi will be a strong contender if Argentina wins it and also Rice and Bellingham will also be strong contenders should England win it....no clear favorite as at now.

ALL EYES ON WHO WINS THE WORLD CUP
If Argentina wins, Messi
If England wins - definitely Harry Kane, not Bellingham or Rice.
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