Dembélé responds to online rivalry with Mbappé over Ballon d'Or
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Ousmane Dembélé addressed perceived tensions with Kylian Mbappé regarding their candidacies for this year's Ballon d'Or. During a recent statement, he dismissed the notion of 'little squabbles' that have emerged online, emphasizing his focus on performance rather than rivalry. As discussions around the award intensify, both players continue to be key contributions for their respective clubs. Their performances in the coming weeks will likely influence their standings in the Ballon d'Or race.
- •Dembélé publicly dismisses rivalry narratives with Mbappé.
- •He focuses on personal performance over online discord.
- •Both players are potential candidates for this year's Ballon d'Or.
- 6:55 PMESPN Soccer — Dembélé dismisses 'little squabbles' pitting him against Mbappé
"Ousmane Dembélé dismissed "little squabbles" online pitting him and Kylian Mbappé against each other in their quest to win this year's Ballon d'Or.
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