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The 70th Ballon d’Or is set to be awarded in London on October 26. Kane, Bellingham, and Rice headline the men’s shortlist, with Messi and Mbappé among others on the list. The ceremony marks a milestone anniversary; the competition has featured a global lineup and continues to spark debate over the year’s standout performers.
Mbappé has acknowledged the humorous AI-generated memes linking him to controversial figures but has said he dislikes the associations with killers and dictators. He has noted a lack of political and human awareness in some responses and has referenced the nickname “Mobut” given by Ousmane Dembélé. The discussion follows reports of a missed Manchester United interest in Mbappé from 2015.