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L'avis de Kevin Diaz : "Le sacre de Kane me réconcilie avec le Ballon d'Or" – 27/10

Oct 27, 2026 · 15m

Summary

The episode analyzes Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win, debating whether it rewards collective value over individual brilliance and criticizing recent player campaigns as ineffective for journalists. The hosts also discuss the "insider" betting scandal involving a $264,000 wager, Ligue 1 transfers, and the controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappé's apology to Chinese authorities.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship and introduction Kevin Diaz's viral comment and context Episode agenda: Ballon d'Or, betting, and Ligue 1 Kevin Diaz defends Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win Charlotte L'Orgeret and Florent Gautreau debate the award Critique of player campaigns and journalist voting Debate on MVP vs best player and team context Historical Ballon d'Or winners and voting criteria
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