Luis Enrique has countered Mourinho's claim that Kylian Mbappé deserves the Ballon d'Or, instead nominating Fabián Ruiz and Ousmane Dembélé as examples of players who have won the Champions League and the World Cup. Enrique stated that he is not interested in individual prizes, but thinks the award should go to a player from Paris Saint-Germain. This comes after Mourinho said that the Ballon d'Or should go to a player who will be missed forever when they retire, naming players like Maradona, Ronaldinho, and Messi.
Enrique's comments were made in response to Mourinho's recent statements about Mbappé. The Real Madrid coach said that the Ballon d'Or should not be given to a player just because they have won the Champions League or the World Cup. Enrique's stance on the matter is not surprising, given his loyalty to his current team. The list of Ballon d'Or candidates will be announced on 18 September, with the winner being revealed on 26 October in London.
In other news, Paris Saint-Germain has seen the departure of Bradley Barcola, who has joined Liverpool. Enrique has expressed his acceptance of the transfer, stating that Barcola has grown a lot since joining the team from Lyon, but wanted more playing time. The move is seen as a positive outcome for all parties involved.