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Mbappé and Dembélé clash over 2026 Ballon d'Or as campaign season heats up

Mbappé contrasts himself with Dembélé, sparking criticism

2 Sep 17 8:13 AM · 7d ago · 2 articles · 1 source · development 2 of 7

Mbappé tells AS that he has always been considered 'the chosen player' whereas Dembélé was viewed as merely talented, and notes Dembélé's career path was altered by injuries. The comment triggers backlash.

Mbappé contrasts himself with Dembélé, sparking criticism
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“He has always been viewed as a talented player, whereas I have always been considered the chosen player”

Kylian Mbappé

Kylian MbappéKylian Mbappé Real Madrid forwardOusmane DembéléOusmane Dembélé PSG forward, defending Ballon d'Or holderKhvicha KvaratskheliaKhvicha Kvaratskhelia PSG forwardLuis EnriqueLuis Enrique PSG coachJose Felix Diaz Spanish journalist

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1Players and teams launch active campaigns…2–3Mbappé contrasts himself with Dembélé…4Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia make competing…7Mbappé downplays tension with Dembélé…
Sep 16Sep 17Sep 18Sep 19Sep 20Sep 21Sep 22yesterdaynow · 2:26 PM ET

Reported in the same hours no headline names this development itself — these 2 claims were published in its stretch

  1. 1 outlet A message to Real Madrid fans and Yamal: Mbappé speaks again about the Ballon d'Or

    first by Goal.com, 7d ago

  2. 1 outlet Mbappé: “The Ballon D’or must return to the Santiago Bernabéu”

    first by Managing Madrid, 7d ago

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