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Mbappé Backs Dembélé for 2025 Ballon d'Or Win

9/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Kylian Mbappé predicts Ousmane Dembélé will win the 2025 Ballon d'Or, overlooking Lamine Yamal.
In a TF1 interview, he pledged to personally deliver the award to Dembélé if possible.
Mbappé also hopes Achraf Hakimi gains recognition among defenders.
The Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled for September 22, 2025, in Paris.
His comments showcase loyalty to teammates amid the Real Madrid-Barcelona rivalry.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, George Weah became the first African player to win the Ballon d'Or, a prestigious award recognizing individual excellence in football. This marked a significant shift in the award's eligibility, allowing players from all origins active in European clubs. Today, endorsements among players, like Kylian Mbappé's support for Ousmane Dembélé, continue to shape narratives of loyalty and excellence in football.

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Story summary

Kylian Mbappé predicts Ousmane Dembélé will win the 2025 Ballon d'Or, overlooking Lamine Yamal.
In a TF1 interview, he pledged to personally deliver the award to Dembélé if possible.
Mbappé also hopes Achraf Hakimi gains recognition among defenders.
The Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled for September 22, 2025, in Paris.
His comments showcase loyalty to teammates amid the Real Madrid-Barcelona rivalry.

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