Olivier Giroud, AC Milan striker, gave a lengthy interview to RMC Sport and spoke about Maignan and Leao being on the Golden Ball list, "No, we don't talk about that anymore. They are aware of what they achieved last year with this Scudetto, they are part of the best team in Serie A, whether it is Theo (Hernandez), Rafa (Leão) or Mike (Maignan). They are still young, they have room for improvement, they are at the highest level. I wish them to continue to be on this Ballon d'Or list and why not maybe one day get closer to the top three or five. Of course it is difficult to win a Ballon d'Or, you have to perform with your club and also with your selection. It is really a very small circle of great players and it is already a source of pride for them and for us, Milan, to have them on this list."