Yamal Jokes About Dembélé’s Ballon d’Or Snub

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has reacted playfully to Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé leaving him out of his top three choices for the Ballon d’Or. In comments shared by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on X on Wednesday, Yamal joked that Dembélé may have been influenced by his friendship with French star Kylian Mbappé. “He’s Kylian Mbappé’s friend, right?” Yamal said with a smile. Despite the omission, the Spanish winger said he had no issue with Dembélé’s decision and described their relationship as very good. Yamal acknowledged that his performances against Dembélé’s teams may have contributed to the French forward choosing other players, saying he was happy with the season he had produced. He added that he understood Dembélé’s decision and had no reason to hold a grudge. Yamal’s comments reflected a light-hearted approach to the ongoing Ballon d’Or debate, as he maintained confidence in his performances while respecting Dembélé’s choices.

Yamal also insisted that his contribution during the season was clear and that he was satisfied with what he delivered on the pitch. He said he was confident that football fans had seen his performances, even if Dembélé did not consider him among his three preferred players. The Barcelona winger has also made an impressive start to the new LaLiga campaign, scoring four goals in his first four matches. Yamal found the net twice against Rayo Vallecano before scoring another two goals against Valencia. His latest comments add another layer to the Ballon d’Or conversation, with the young Spanish star combining confidence in his own ability with a friendly response to Dembélé’s decision. Rather than turning the snub into a controversy, Yamal appeared to treat it as part of the competitive nature of football while making it clear that he remains pleased with his performances.

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