Ballon d’Or: I was the chosen one – Mbappe speaks on Dembele winning before him
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has spoken about compatriot Ousmane Dembele winning the Ballon d’Or before him. Mbappe was the bigger star when they both played for Paris Saint-Germain. But Dembele won the 2025 Ballon d’Or award ahead of Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal. In an interview with L’Equipe, Mbappe has insisted he is not jealous […] Ballon d’Or: I was the chosen one – Mbappe speaks…
Kylian Mbappe, the Real Madrid forward, has commented on Ousmane Dembele's victory in the 2025 Ballon d’Or award, which came before Mbappe's own win. Despite being the bigger star when both played for Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe insists he is not envious of Dembele's success. Mbappe's comments were made in an interview with L’Equipe, where he acknowledged Dembele's talent and the challenges he faced, including injuries and difficult moments.
Dembele himself explained that while he was seen as a very talented player from the start, Mbappe was always considered the "chosen one". Dembele also highlighted that his journey to the top was different due to his recovery from injuries.
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