Umtiti Responds to Mbappé on Messi and Ballon d'Or
The article discusses Samuel Umtiti's criticism of Kylian Mbappé's comments regarding his eligibility for the Ballon d'Or in 2026. Umtiti emphasized that Messi spoke modestly and did not claim awards for himself in a way that contradicts his reality, unlike Mbappé, whose statements were inconsistent with his personality. Umtiti clarified that Messi did not talk about his own deservingness of awards in a similar manner, and that Mbappé's comments were taken out of context and focused on Ousmane Dembélé's talent. He considered that the difference lies in their personalities and ways of expressing themselves. The article explains that Mbappé was referring to expectations about Dembélé winning the Ballon d'Or, not about his own chances, and affirms that Messi recognized his true stature and remained humble when discussing awards throughout his career.
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