Mbappe’s Africa Message: What Role Could It Play for Ballon d’Or? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani
Kylian Mbappe is confident he deserves the Ballon d’Or 2026, despite Real Madrid ending the season without a major trophy. Now he says he would dedicate the Ballon d’Or to Africa if he wins it. Is it simply a genuine tribute to his roots, or could a message like this matter when 100 journalists from around the world decide the award? Rupha Ramani looks at Mbappe’s Ballon d’Or case, his numbers, his African roots, the Lamine Yamal comparison, the recent Ceuta controversy and how the voting system actually works.India vs Japan at the Asian Games 2026 was expected to be a straightforward outing for the reigning T20 world champions. Instead, Japan restricted India to just 32 runs in five overs and came within two runs of a stunning upset. Then came the controversial Axar Patel wide in the final over, which was reversed after India’s players challenged the decision. Rupha Ramani breaks down Japan’s remarkable performance, the huge difference between Indian and Japanese cricket and the questions surrounding the final-over controversy.
Fariba Hashimi’s Asian Games 2026 silver medal is one of the most remarkable stories to come out of Afghanistan. The Afghan cyclist had to disguise herself as a boy to train as a teenager, faced attacks for riding her bike and eventually fled Afghanistan to continue her career in Italy. Her journey also reflects the wider challenges faced by Afghan women in sport since the Taliban returned to power. Rupha Ramani dives deep into Fariba Hashimi’s journey from Afghanistan to the Asian Games podium and the struggle of Afghan sportswomen to keep their dreams alive.
00:00 - Introduction & Episode Rundown
01:14 - Sports 360: Headlines & Top Sports News
03:27 - India vs Japan: Asian Games Cricket Thriller
08:33 - The Controversial Wide Call & Umpiring Drama
13:00 - Kylian Mbappé's Ballon d'Or Pitch & Africa Message
18:42 - Fariba Hashimi & the Resilience of Afghan Women Athletes
23:16 - Outro
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