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Zidane discusses Ballon d'Or debate between Mbappé and Dembélé

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:30 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Zidane discusses Ballon d'Or debate between Mbappé and Dembélé

Summary

Zinédine Zidane was asked about the ongoing media debate over Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé as contenders for the Ballon d'Or during the announcement of his squad. Lucas Da Cunha received a surprise call-up and aims to make his mark as the captain of Como. Meanwhile, Michael Olise has had an impressive start to the season, contributing 11 goals in seven matches. Zidane's squad includes notable names and surprises, with the match schedule featuring several key games today across leagues, including a Premier League clash between Tottenham and Aston Villa.

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Key Details

•Zidane announces squad amid Mbappé-Dembélé Ballon d'Or debate
•Lucas Da Cunha makes his first call-up to the France squad
•Michael Olise records 11 goal contributions in seven matches
•Match schedule includes Tottenham vs Aston Villa today

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7:30 AMYahoo Sports — ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Zidane on Dembélé-Mbappé 🎙️, Da Cunha 🪄, Olise 🔥

What they're saying

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Mbappé or Dembélé for the Ballon d'Or? Zidane answers!As the media feud between Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé over the Ballon d'Or rages on, Zinédine Zidane was asked to share his thoughts ...
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