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Dembélé Dismisses Mbappé Ballon d'Or Rift: "No Issues" Between Teammates
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News18•02-10-2026, 06:45
Dembélé Dismisses Mbappé Ballon d'Or Rift: "No Issues" Between Teammates
- •Ousmane Dembélé denied any "little squabbles" with Kylian Mbappé regarding the Ballon d'Or, stating he doesn't comment on social media speculation.
- •The Ballon d'Or will be announced on October 26, with Dembélé aiming for a second consecutive win and Mbappé yet to win the prestigious award.
- •Dembélé confirmed he spoke with Mbappé about comments made in a France Football interview, but only due to their seating arrangement with the France team.
- •Mbappé will miss France's Nations League game against Italy due to a knee injury, leading Dembélé to captain the side as a vice-captain.
- •Dembélé praised Mbappé's importance to the team, acknowledging his goal-scoring prowess, but emphasized that France wins as a collective.
Key Questions Answered
Ousmane Dembele dismissed the rumors of a rift, stating that he does not comment on "little squabbles" on social media and that there are no issues between him and his France teammate.
Kylian Mbappe will miss the match against Italy at the Stade de France due to a knee injury.
Ousmane Dembele will captain the side against Italy as one of coach Zinedine Zidane’s recently established vice captains.
