Ballon d'or: Dembélé sends a powerful message to Lamine Yamal | OneFootball

Ousmane Dembélé - Lamine Yamal

The 2025 Ballon d'Or belongs, without a doubt, to Ousmane Dembélé. But who will claim it in 2026? Lamine Yamal just received a message from the Frenchman.

Crowned Ballon d'Or 2025, Ousmane Dembélé applauded an exceptional performance Monday night at the Chateau. "It was great to compete with Lamine Yamal. He's an extraordinary young player with tremendous maturity. We've all watched him play all season—he's simply outstanding," declared the French winger, highlighting the remarkable talent of the Catalan wonderkid.

The PSG forward added: "He’s an extraordinary player. If everything lines up for him, he’ll win plenty of trophies, including the Ballon d'Or. It was a great rivalry. It was a fantastic battle."