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Harrison Manzala defends Mbappé after Ballon d’Or

By , based on Actualité.cd

Former DR Congo Under-21 international Harrison Manzala strongly defended Kylian Mbappé after Harry Kane was awarded the 2026 Ballon d’Or. In a message posted on social media on 27 October, he rejected criticism of the French striker, according to Actualité.cd.

Former DR Congo Under-21 international Harrison Manzala strongly defended Kylian Mbappé after the Ballon d’Or was awarded to Harry Kane. “They’re jealous, retire… stop playing football, you’ve got nothing left to prove,” he wrote on social media, according to Actualité.cd.

Harrison Manzala thus challenged the French striker’s failure to receive the award, having already been recognised as a leading Ballon d’Or contender. Harry Kane, England captain and Bayern Munich striker, won the trophy ahead of Kylian Mbappé on 27 October 2026, according to the 2026 Ballon d’Or result.

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