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Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia discuss Ballon d’Or picks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia discuss Ballon d’Or picks

Summary

Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, both of Paris Saint-Germain, shared their thoughts on the upcoming Ballon d'Or during an interview with Ligue 1 Plus. The ceremony is scheduled for October 26, 2026, in London. Dembélé, the current Ballon d'Or holder, expressed his hope for a PSG player to win, specifically backing Kvaratskhelia, who he noted had an impressive season. Kvaratskhelia reciprocated by indicating he would vote for Dembélé. Both players emphasized their strong on-field connection and their camaraderie off the pitch. They are among nine PSG nominees for this year's prestigious award.

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By the Numbers

•Ballon d'Or ceremony set for October 26 in London.
•Dembélé is the defending champion and hopes for another PSG win.
•Kvaratskhelia had a standout season, contributing significantly to PSG.
•Both players express mutual respect and strong chemistry on and off the field.
•PSG has a record nine nominees in this year’s Ballon d'Or race.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — PSG duo Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia make their Ballon d’Or picks

What they're saying

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The race for the Ballon d’Or is hotting up, with the ceremony set to take place in London on 26th October. Ousmane Dembélé is the current holder of the prestigious individual prize, and the French...
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