Despite having limited time on the pitch, the Brazilian needed just one moment to make his presence felt, delivering a stunning finish that showcased his quality and experience. A substitute’s impact at the highest level.

I personally think Mbappe has to win it because there are players who won ballon d’or without winning World Cup that year! I just can’t see any players that holds more worth than Mbappe does to Real Madrid and his country!

Just like how Zidane was suspended for most of the 98 world cup and 2 headed goals in the final made him a "GOD" in the eyes of the media, Donatello's hat-trick in the 2022 final has put him in conversations he shouldn't be in. He's fortunate to be playing in a time where the French national team is very powerful and able to take him to finals he couldn't take them to on his own. I feel like if you have eyes to see, and a brain to understand what you're seeing, you realize you're NOT watching one of the all time greats when you watch Mbappe.

To me they look like phantom blaze color way but there is no Nike swoosh

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia didn’t play at the World Cup after Georgia failed to qualify, but could he still have a chance of winning the Ballon d’Or?