Journalist's controversial remark

Canal+ journalist Bertrand Latour sparked controversy by calling a potential Kylian Mbappé Ballon d'Or win in 2026 a « Ballon d'Or of shame », citing the absence of major titles.

Colleague reacts strongly

Sébastien Tarrago, a journalist from RTL, criticized Latour's comments on the program On refait le match, calling them inappropriate and expressing that such statements were shameful.

Tarrago defends Mbappé

Tarrago defended Mbappé by highlighting his performances in the World Cup and Champions League, arguing that it was impossible to downplay his level due to his personality.

Criticism of character vs. performance

Tarrago also criticized the tendency to mix criticism of Mbappé's personality with his on-field performance, acknowledging that the French captain can be annoying at times but refusing to let that affect his sporting abilities.

Tarrago emphasizes Mbappé's talent

He reiterated that while Mbappé's character can be annoying, it does not detract from his status as an extraordinary footballer, emphasizing that the two should not be conflated.