Although 2025 has just begun, the Ballon d’Or race has already kicked off, with two prominent players, Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé, competing for it. However, they are not the only ones vying for this prestigious award. Despite the fact that it is an attractive goal for many footballers, the Brazilian and French stars are mainly focused on making history with Real Madrid.
In France, according to information from the Spanish newspaper “Defensa Central”, some believe that Mohamed Salah remains a strong contender and has the potential to snatch the Ballon d’Or away from the strikers of the current European champions.
The Egyptian player is in great form, performing exceptionally well, as demonstrated by his impressive goal-scoring record. He is an integral part of Liverpool under Arn Slot and continues to shine for his team.
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However, the season is still in its early stages, and the most important part of the season has yet to arrive. Everything will be decided in the final stages, which is when the true contenders will emerge. This is not the first time the Liverpool striker has started the season with a great performance, only to be left disappointed in the end.
On the other hand, Kylian Mbappé continues to improve and could promise even more in the coming period. At the Santiago Bernabéu, there is great excitement about him, and Florentino Pérez is confident that he will make his mark on history with Real Madrid.
The leaders of the Royal Club are well aware that the Ballon d’Or is an important goal for players, but they place it in the background and don’t focus on it too much, especially after the events of the last edition. It remains to be seen whether the club will change its stance and attend the ceremony or continue to stick to its position of not participating.
In the end, Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé are not concerned with such matters. Both players are entirely focused on the upcoming matches with their teams and are not looking beyond that. This way, there is no envy or rivalry between them, as they know that their common goal is the success of their teams, not an individual award or appearing at Cibeles in May. Let’s hope they continue this way.
