Le détail des votes du Ballon d'Or commence à sortir. L'After s'interroge sur la viabilité du mode de scrutin... – 28/10
Oct 28, 2026 · 16m
Summary
This episode of L'After Foot features a heated debate with guest Ali regarding the Ballon d'Or voting process, specifically criticizing a Croatian journalist's exclusion of Lamine Yamal from the top 10. The hosts and guests argue that the current system lacks coherence and propose reforms, such as using a panel of multiple journalists per country to ensure better representation. They also discuss the relative merits of Harry Kane and Michael Olise, using food metaphors to compare their playing styles and impact.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and guest arrival
Debate on Olyse's 9th place vs Kane's Ballon d'Or
Discussion on individual stats and team dynamics
Personal Ballon d'Or preferences and Kane criticism
Analysis of Olyse's ranking and voting logic
Culinary metaphors for Kane and Olyse
Review of controversial journalist votes
Proposal for voting reform and journalist panels
Accusation of Yamal phobia in voting
Critique of journalist selection process
Debate on voting criteria and last impression bias
Proposal for a Ballon d'Or conclave
Reflection on the role of journalists in awards
Quiz on the Croatian journalist's top 10
Tariq's reaction and voting reform ideas
Closing remarks and next segment teaser
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