Ballon d'or: Here’s how the France squad is pushing for Dembélé

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·5 September 2025

Ballon d'or: Here’s how the France squad is pushing for Dembélé

Ousmane Dembélé

Within the French national team, belief is already strong that Ousmane Dembélé will be crowned Ballon d'Or winner in 2025.

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For days now, the die has been cast for the 2025 Ballon d'Or. With the journalists' votes already in, Ousmane Dembélé continues to receive support—especially from his France teammates. Since Monday, the Parisian winger has rejoined his squad at Clairefontaine as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Inside the camp, everyone has made it clear that they’re behind him. According to RMC Sport, French national team players regularly tease him, whispering: "You’re going to win the Ballon d'Or". The radio station adds that this playful encouragement has been ongoing since March, even before PSG’s Champions League triumph.

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