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Real Madrid legend claims a conspiracy against Kylian Mbappé at the Ballon d’Or

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Real Madrid legend Gutí claimed that Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win was orchestrated by France Football as a snub to Kylian Mbappé, according to an interview with Spanish TV program El Chiringuito. Gutí suggested that the ceremony being held in London and a London player winning was an 'incredible coincidence'. He believed the outcome was 'completely orchestrated'.

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Real Madrid legend Gutí claimed that Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win was orchestrated by France Football as a snub to Kylian Mbappé, according to an interview with Spanish TV program El Chiringuito. Gutí suggested that the ceremony being held in London and a London player winning was an 'incredible coincidence'. He believed the outcome was 'completely orchestrated'.

Gutí supported his claim by referencing the reactions of Harry Kane and others at the ceremony, stating that Kane 'never in his life thought he was going to win it' and that he expected Lamine Yamal and Mbappé to finish ahead. The interviewer completed Gutí's sentence with 'orchestrated', which Gutí agreed with.

The source disputes Gutí's conspiracy theory, stating that most sane football fans would consider it unhinged and pointing out that the reactions of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé to Harry Kane's win seemed genuine. It also defended Harry Kane's win as deserved and criticized Real Madrid for being unable to accept not getting their way.

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There are sore losers, and then there are Real Madrid legends. Speaking to Spanish TV program El Chiringuito (of the infamous “Tic Tac” fame), Gutí claimed that Harry Kane winning the Ballon d’Or was orchestrated by France Football as a snub to Kylian Mbappé. “It just so happens that, for the 70th anniversary, they move the ceremony to London and someone from London wins it,” he told El Chiringuito (via @iMiaSanMia). “It’s an incredible coincidence that they move it to London and someone from London wins it, isn’t it? That’s what I think, and it’s what I’ve thought about this award for a long time.

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