Mourinho surprised by Jude Bellingham’s position in Ballon d'Or final ranking

Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has admitted helium was “a spot surprised” that Jude Bellingham finished 11th successful the 2026 Ballon d’Or last ranking.

Mourinho spoke astatine his pre-match property league up of Real Madrid's LaLiga clash with Racing Santander connected Sunday evening.

"Regarding the Ballon d'Or voting, the happening that near maine a spot amazed is the presumption of Jude Bellingham, who was eleventh. No further comments," Mourinho said.

Recall that Bellingham finished extracurricular of the 2026 Ballon d'Or apical 10 contempt his awesome show for England astatine the World Cup.

His England planetary teammate Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or up of France's Kylian Mbappé.

Bellingham scored 7 goals and registered 1 assistance successful 8 matches for the Three Lions astatine the World Cup.

Mourinho amazed by Jude Bellingham’s presumption successful Ballon d'Or last ranking