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Kylian Mbappe speaks with reporters (Image: Getty Images)

Kylian Mbappe believes Mohamed Salah is NOT in the running for this year’s Ballon d’Or after confirming his pick for this year's top prize.

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal is also among the contenders after a brilliant season for the Spanish giants.

Liverpool star Salah is also in the conversation after a standout personal campaign as the Reds lifted the Premier League title.



A lot will happen between now and then, but today we're talking about Ousmane and Lamine.

That's why I responded."

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Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has also recently given his verdict on the Ballon d’Or and specifically Yamal.

But there is no consensus.

Mbappe has revealed he would vote for Ousmane Dembele for the Ballon d'Or(Image: Getty Images)

Who do you think should win the Ballon d'Or?

Lamine could win, like Dembele or Vitinha, other emerging players… But individual awards are irrelevant."

The Ballon d’Or 2025 will be handed out in September in a glitzy ceremony in Paris, with the nominees set to be confirmed a month before.