French football star Kylian Mbappé has reaffirmed his deep connection to Africa in an exclusive interview with international broadcaster RFI, saying his Algerian and Cameroonian heritage remains central to who he is. Speaking from Madrid, the Real Madrid forward said he was raised with African cultural values despite being born in France, and recalled a recent visit to Cameroon where he felt "the love of the people." Mbappé also used the interview to make his case for the upcoming Ballon d'Or award, describing his past season as individually outstanding and expressing hope for the support of the entire African continent in the vote.