Luís Figo weighs in on Rodri, Mbappé‘s Ballon d’Or chances, and Real Madrid’s priorities

“I know there’s been talk of Rodri coming to Real Madrid. I think it will be difficult because he’s under contract with Manchester City, but everyone knows that Real Madrid always wants to sign the best players in the world.”

“For me, Rodri has had a great World Cup, even though he hasn’t stood out much in terms of goals or assists.”

“Mbappé and his great World Cup performance will surely put him among the potential winners. And I would certainly include a PSG player who has won the Champions League again. The whole year should count. Logically, the World Cup can tip the scales when choosing the winner, but domestic titles and the Champions League are also very important.”

“I would perhaps highlight Vitinha and Doué, who have had a great season despite the World Cup not going so well for them, especially for Portugal. I would include all of them among the candidates.”

“Spain was the best team, not just in the final, but throughout the entire competition. They only conceded one goal. Overall, I think they were the most consistent team and also the ones who played the best football, so Spain’s World Cup victory was, without a doubt, the victory of the best team.”

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