Andriy Shevchenko, present in London for the 70th edition of the Ballon d'Or, expressed his opinions on the possible winner shortly before the award was announced. The former AC Milan striker, who won the title in 2004, told DAZN that "I would say one between Kane, Yamal and Mbappé, let's see who will win. It's difficult to say, they all had a great season, perhaps Kane is a little ahead of the two of them."
The comment comes at a time when competition for the prize is very intense. Harry Kane finished the season with 23 Premier League goals, while Kylian Mbappé led Inter to 27 Serie A goals and showed excellent form in the Champions League. Young Jamaican midfielder, Yamal, has had a standout season in the Premier League, contributing significantly to his club's success.
Meanwhile, Milan is preparing for the derby against Inter on 31 October. The Rossoneri club has just won a victory against Udinese, obtaining three precious points for the morale of the group. The match was described as "very open as always", with both teams showing great effort on the pitch. The victory represented a good start to the championship for Milan, even if the coaches continue to work to implement their ideas.
Amorim, the Milan coach, underlined that he is working with the team to achieve better results. “The results weren't always what they wanted, but he made a good start to the championship,” he added. The club aims to consolidate its position in Serie A and prepare adequately for future challenges, including decisive matches with rival teams.
With the end of the season in sight, Milan are focusing on maintaining motivation and optimizing performances ahead of the inter-league derby. Meanwhile, the race for the Ballon d'Or continues to generate interest, with Shevchenko suggesting Kane may have a slight edge over his competitors. The final result of the award will be announced at the end of the competition, as Milan prepares for a new chapter of challenges and opportunities.