Kylian Mbappe urged to retire after losing Ballon d’Or vote

Former French club player Harrison Manzala has reacted to Kylian Mbappe’s defeat in the Ballon d’Or voting.

The Real Madrid centre-forward finished second behind Harry Kane, with media reports suggesting the Bayern Munich striker won by a narrow margin.

Mbappe scored 42 goals in 44 appearances for Real Madrid last season and provided seven assists.

France finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup.

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Andrews Sefa Bamfo
Andrews Sefa Bamfo is a promising young football writer and reporter, recognised as one of the rising talents in African football journalism. He specialises in match reporting, features and on-ground coverage, bringing fresh perspective and energy to the industry.He is educated at the University of Ghana and has gained valuable experience working with one of Ghana’s leading media organisations, TV3, where he developed his skills in both television reporting and football journalism.Andrews’ talent and potential were further recognised when he was selected for the prestigious CAF Young Reporters Programme, where he received advanced media training in partnership with CANAL+. This exposure has helped shape his understanding of modern sports journalism and storytelling.Since then, he has continued to grow in the field and is widely regarded as one of the emerging voices in African football media. He is currently a Staff Writer at African.Football, contributing to the platform’s coverage with insightful reports and engaging content for a global audience.

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