Kylian Mbappé, who returns to the French national team after six months, has revealed that he plans to ask Luka Modric for advice on how to win the Ballon d’Or. The Real Madrid forward will reunite with his Croatian teammate this Thursday when France faces Croatia in the Nations League quarterfinals.

Mbappé’s Admiration for Modric

The French superstar didn’t hold back his praise for Modric, who, at 39 years old, remains a key figure in world football.

💬 "It’s a privilege to play alongside him. The class he has, and at his age, to still have the same motivation to play and perform at the highest level—it’s incredible," Mbappé stated.

With a touch of humor, Mbappé admitted he won’t miss the opportunity to ask Modric about the secret to winning the Ballon d’Or.

💬 "We've joked about it all week. But what I’m really going to do is ask him how to win a Ballon d’Or, and he’ll tell me," he added with a laugh.

Mbappé Ready to Lead France Against Croatia

Mbappé will be the main attacking weapon for France in their crucial Nations League quarterfinal clash against Croatia in Split. The forward also expressed his excitement about playing alongside Ousmane Dembélé again, highlighting his former PSG teammate’s incredible form.

💬 "I’ve always loved playing with him. Seeing him in such great shape is a huge boost for us," Mbappé noted.

📊 Dembélé’s 2025 Stats:
✔ 22 goals in 17 matches
✔ One of the most in-form players in Europe

Mbappé Speaks Out Against Racism

Beyond football, Mbappé also took a stand against racism in football, showing support for his France teammate Wesley Fofana, who was racially abused after Chelsea’s match against Arsenal in the Premier League.

💬 "It’s 2025, and nothing has changed in the fight against racism. It’s pathetic," Mbappé stated.

He emphasized that Fofana has the full support of the French squad and reiterated the importance of continuing to fight racism in football.