Ousmane Dembele hails Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and jokes about cutting Ballon d'Or in half | OneFootball

Ousmane Dembele, the reigning Ballon d'Or winner, has thrown his support behind Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, even joking about splitting the trophy to resolve the club's 2026 dilemma.

PSG are taking a collective stance ahead of the ceremony, refusing to choose between their two leading contenders. The pair have even fronted joint media duties, trading compliments rather than competing.

"He’s the Ballon d’Or winner. Honestly, he deserves it. He’s had an exceptional season. As the saying goes, he’s been a dazzling sight to behold. He’s an incredible player, and he’s proven it in Champions League matches," he told the BBC.

With both forwards making strong cases, the risk of one missing out remains. "The Ballon d'Or? We’ll just cut it in half," he joked.

The ceremony takes place in London on 26 October, when the winner will be revealed, whether Dembele defends his crown or Kvaratskhelia claims a first.

Source: Goal.com

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