According to AS, the Ballon d'Or race involving Mbappé could be determined by the slimmest margin.

"We all know who made history this summer," Mourinho said with conviction.

Mourinho is right. Usually, media outlets kick off Ballon d'Or campaigns, but this year it was Mourinho who spoke first. He firmly and shrewdly defended Mbappé's candidacy. "We all know who made history this summer," the Portuguese coach said, a statement filled with conviction aimed at ensuring this prestigious award goes to a player whose impact fans will remember, rather than being decided by accumulated statistical calculations from headlines.

Setting aside "the Special One's" genuine admiration for his striker, and without discussing his methods for boldly pushing players toward competitiveness for Real Madrid—Mourinho's moves are never accidental—what matters more is the compelling question he raises: what philosophy should the Ballon d'Or truly follow? "What about the historical criteria written into the 'selection rules'?" you might ask. The award has evolved.

The official body always maintains a clear set of selection criteria, sent to 100 voters each year to help them choose from 30 candidates shortlisted by France Football. There are three criteria: first, individual performance and decisive impact; second, collective performance and trophies won; third, sportsmanship and fair play. These criteria serve as an evolving guide, having undergone changes over the years with various adjustments to identity—sometimes working with FIFA, sometimes independently—and the number of voters has also changed from varying sizes in previous years to 100 today.

More importantly, each person's understanding of these standards has never been uniform. When Mourinho speaks for Mbappé, he applies his own interpretation, selecting what he considers the highest-priority standard: the player's "decisive impact." This makes complete sense and aligns perfectly with modern football logic. Goals today, awards tomorrow. In an era where information and images constantly bombard us, it is difficult to remember everything, so recent events tend to stick in our minds. With top European league matches broadcast worldwide, players must once again demonstrate their "impact" to bring their outstanding World Cup performances back into the voters' memory.

Mbappé must not only score goals and bring victories and joy to Real Madrid, but also impress and convince those who hold the votes. In a year without a clear favorite, the result could be decided by mere points, making every detail crucial.

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