Yamal responds to Dembélé’s Ballon d’Or snub

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has taken a lighthearted approach to Ousmane Dembélé's decision to leave him off his top three Ballon d'Or picks. In a post shared by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on X, Yamal playfully questioned if Dembélé's selection might have been influenced by his friendship with Kylian Mbappé. Despite his joking remark, Yamal made it clear that he holds no animosity towards Dembélé and understands the reasoning behind his choice.

He expressed his satisfaction with his own season, acknowledging that his efforts were evident to anyone who watched. Yamal currently has 4 goals in LaLiga after just four matches, with notable performances against Rayo Vallecano and Valencia. The exchange adds a humorous tone to the ongoing Ballon d'Or controversy, while Yamal maintains a confident stance on his own performance and a respectful attitude towards Dembélé.