Ester Expósito's Revealing Message to Kylian Mbappé After Ballon d'Or Snub
Kylian Mbappé missed out on the 2026 Ballon d'Or, but a subtle Instagram message from Spanish actress Ester Expósito has sparked fresh buzz about their rumored romance.
Kylian Mbappé fell short in his bid to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, finishing runner-up to Harry Kane after the Bayern Munich striker's remarkable season. But while the football world debated the result, a small gesture from Spanish actress Ester Expósito on social media quickly caught fans' attention.
Following the ceremony in London, Mbappé shared photos of himself on the red carpet. Among the reactions was a comment from Expósito, best known internationally for her role in Netflix's hit series Elite.
The actress left a red heart alongside a pointing-finger emoji, a seemingly simple response that fueled speculation about the pair's rumored relationship.
Ester Expósito's Instagram Comment Gets Fans Talking
Expósito and Mbappé have been romantically linked since early 2026, although neither has publicly shared much about their private lives. Reports of the pair spending time together, along with the actress's appearances at the Santiago Bernabéu, have kept their rumored romance in the spotlight.
That made her latest Instagram interaction particularly interesting to followers. Expósito did not attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony, but her public show of support was widely interpreted as a message of encouragement after the French forward missed out on football's biggest individual award.
Harry Kane Beats Kylian Mbappé to the 2026 Ballon d'Or
The Real Madrid superstar finished second in the voting behind Harry Kane, who claimed the prestigious award after scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England during the 2025–26 campaign.
Despite leaving London without the trophy, Mbappé remained one of the night's biggest talking points. His Instagram post attracted plenty of attention, but Expósito's brief comment gave fans something else to discuss beyond the Ballon d'Or result.
What to Know About Ester Expósito's Message to Mbappé
- Kylian Mbappé finished second in the 2026 Ballon d'Or voting behind Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane.
- Ester Expósito commented on Mbappé's Instagram post with a red heart and a pointing-finger emoji.
- The actress and the Real Madrid star have been romantically linked since early 2026, although they have kept their private lives largely out of the public eye.
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