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

Mbappé downplays tension with Dembélé, says he's calm

7 Sep 21 8:47 AM · 3d ago · 3 articles · 1 post · 2 comments · 2 sources · development 7 of 7

In an interview with France Football, Mbappé states he has said everything he needs to say on the subject and dismisses talk of tension, saying he is calm and has done everything he could.

Mbappé downplays tension with Dembélé, says he's calm
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“I think I've already said everything on the subject. People weren't happy when I talked about it too much, but that's how it is. I'm calm about it, calm. I've done everything I could, and I think I've done well. And now we wait.”

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1Players and teams launch active campaigns…2–3Dembélé fires back, emphasizes hard work…4Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia make competing…7Mbappé downplays tension with Dembélé…
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Reported in the same hours no headline names this development itself — these 3 claims were published in its stretch

  1. 2 outlets Mbappé brushes off talk of tension with France teammate Dembélé as Ballon d’Or race heats up

    first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 2d ago · also Yahoo Sports

  2. 1 outlet Mbappe continues media push for Ballon d'Or recognition

    first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

  3. 1 outlet Five Reasons Why Ousmane Dembele Should Win the 2026 Ballon d’Or

    first by Sports Illustrated, 2d ago

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