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Mourinho Expresses Surprise as Bellingham Finishes 11th in Ballon d'Or
By Yosua Arya
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho said he was surprised that England midfielder Jude Bellingham finished 11th in the recent Ballon d'Or voting. The Portuguese coach praised several global stars but voiced frustration over Bellingham’s final placement before ending his remarks. "Regarding the Ballon d'Or voting, the thing that left me a bit surprised is the position of Jude Bellingham, who was eleventh," Mourinho stated on the club’s official website. He added, "No further comments." The midfielder has been a key player for Los Blancos, and his slip outside the top ten has become a talking point. Mourinho also congratulated former striker Harry Kane and praised Kylian Mbappé, noting his unique international pedigree. The team currently sits third in La Liga with 24 points from ten matches, trailing leaders Barcelona by six points as they prepare for a clash with Racing Santander.
Frequently asked questions
What position did Jude Bellingham finish in the Ballon d'Or voting?
He finished 11th.
Which other players did Mourinho praise?
He congratulated Harry Kane and praised Kylian Mbappé.
What is Real Madrid's current La Liga standing?
They are third with 24 points, six points behind Barcelona.