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Mbappé Says No Tension With Dembélé Ahead Ballon d’Or

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 11:27 PM UTC · How we work

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Mbappé Claims Calm

Kylian Mbappé says there is no tension with Ousmane Dembélé and he remains completely calm.
Mbappé believes he can win this year’s Ballon d’Or at the London ceremony on Oct. 26.
He recently overtook Lionel Messi for the most World Cup goals, reaching 22 in fewer games.
Paris Saint-Germain now backs only Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for the Ballon d’Or, dropping Fabián Ruiz.

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Mbappé Urges Support

Mbappé urged Real Madrid fans to increase support after two trophy-less seasons and recent boos.
He praised coach José Mourinho as “one of the smartest people” and a “leader” in daily work.
Mbappé named Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo Nazário as his three dream signings for Real Madrid.
He said playing at the Bernabéu is a privilege that raises level and gives peace of mind in Spain.

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Historical Context

In 1998 Zidane captured the Ballon d’Or after France’s World Cup win, cementing his status. His 2001 €77.5 million transfer launched Real Madrid’s Galácticos era, highlighted by the 2002 Champions League volley. Now Mbappé, eyeing the 2024 Ballon d’Or, urges Real fans to follow Zidane’s path, hoping to reshape the club’s dominance.

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Mbappé Claims Calm

Kylian Mbappé says there is no tension with Ousmane Dembélé and he remains completely calm.
Mbappé believes he can win this year’s Ballon d’Or at the London ceremony on Oct. 26.
He recently overtook Lionel Messi for the most World Cup goals, reaching 22 in fewer games.
Paris Saint-Germain now backs only Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for the Ballon d’Or, dropping Fabián Ruiz.

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