Mbappé Brushes Off Talk of Tension with France Teammate Dembélé as Ballon d’Or Race Heats Up
Mbappé said he has already spoken with Dembélé and denied any problem as both France stars contend for the men’s Ballon d’Or.
- Kylian Mbappe dismissed reports of a rift with France teammate Ousmane Dembele on Tuesday, telling L'Equipe he has already spoken to him and "there's no tension" ahead of the Nations League training camp.
- Reports of a strained relationship emerged amid intense competition for the Ballon d'Or award, as both France teammates rank among the top contenders. Dembele won the accolade last year.
- In a recent interview, Mbappe compared their career paths, noting he was seen as "the chosen one" from a young age while Dembele "has always been seen as a talented player."
- France players gathered at Clairefontaine on the outskirts of Paris for a training camp ahead of upcoming Nations League matches, with the Mbappe-Dembele relationship remaining a focal point for observers.
- The Ballon d'Or winner will be announced at a ceremony in London on Oct. 26. Mbappe remains a favorite after overtaking Lionel Messi for the most all-time World Cup goals with 22.
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Times of IndiaMbappe brushes off talk of tension with France teammate Dembele as Ballon d'Or race heats up
Kylian Mbappe has dismissed reports of tension with teammate Ousmane Dembele. Mbappe stated their friendship remains unchanged and there is no real problem. Dembele is a contender to retain the Ballon d'Or award this year. Mbappe believes he can win the prestigious trophy himself. Both players are preparing for upcoming Nations League matches.
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