French forward Kylian Mbappe acknowledges that talk of him winning the Ballon d'Or is natural following his record-breaking performances at the World Cup, where he won the Golden Boot.

• Mbappe scored 10 goals at the recent World Cup, becoming the tournament's all-time top scorer with 22 goals.
• The Real Madrid striker, who is 27 years old, has not yet won the prestigious individual award.
• Despite scoring numerous goals for Real Madrid since joining in 2024, the club is yet to win a major trophy.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a dramatic late equalizer on his Everton debut, securing a 2-2 draw against Manchester United. The goal came in the 96th minute, the final kick of the game, to deny United a victory.

• Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored the crucial goal for Everton.
• The match ended 2-2, with Everton drawing on their debutant's late strike.
• Everton were short on attacking options following player departures and a failed transfer for Folarin Balogun.

The article argues that institutional neglect is undermining Kenya's sporting talent, despite representing the country being a dream for athletes.

• The core issue is the perceived lack of national support for its sporting ambassadors.
• Key stakeholders include Kenyan athletes and the nation itself, implied to be represented by its governing institutions.
• The article highlights the discrepancy between the honor of representing Kenya and the reality of inadequate support.