Mbappé didn't win much and Yamal wasn't as decisive as expected, says Kaká

Kaká defended Kane's Ballon d'Or win, saying Mbappé won little at Real Madrid and Yamal wasn't as decisive as expected.

Former Brazil star Kaká has backed Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or award as "fair and correct", arguing that Kylian Mbappé "didn't win much" at Real Madrid and Lamine Yamal "wasn't as decisive as expected" despite winning titles with Barcelona.

"Kane had a great season, was the protagonist at Bayern Munich and won a lot," Kaká told Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport on Saturday ahead of AC Milan's Derby della Madonnina against Inter. The 2007 Ballon d'Or winner added: "His moment will come, but considering the performance during the season, it seems like a correct decision to me."

Kaká also praised Cesc Fàbregas's work as Como manager and backed Carlo Ancelotti as Brazil coach, calling for patience as the coach prepares the squad for the next World Cup. He ruled out becoming a manager himself for now, citing the stress involved.