Team Trophies Are the Real Currency? Rothen Won't Vote for Mbappe: No Titles, No Ballon d'Or

Former French international and football commentator Jerome Rothen told DAZN that if he had a Ballon d'Or vote, he would not give it to Mbappe. He emphasized that the Ballon d'Or recognizes the world's best player, and team honors are crucial; if a player has won no trophies at either club or national level, it is difficult to call them the best. Rothen noted that while Mbappe plays for Real Madrid, the club had numerous issues last season. Team trophies are the benchmark for the selection. The host added that the last time a player won the Ballon d'Or without a team title was Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid in 2013, though his individual statistics were exceptional. Spain's World Cup victory may also factor into the selection.