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PSG's Kylian Mbappe: Real Madrid are a 'Ballon d'Or machine'

Kylian Mbappe has labelled Real Madrid a "Ballon d'Or machine" after six of their players were nominated in the 30-man list for the 2022 award on Friday.

Karim Benzema, Thibaut Courtois, Vinicius Junior, Luka Modric, Casemiro and Antonio Rudiger were all included in the list alongside the Paris Saint-Germain striker.

Speaking to France Football, Mbappe said he did consider Madrid's successful past with the Ballon d'Or before turning them down to sign a three-year contract extension with PSG.