Ousmane Dembélé was in tears as he thanked his family during his Ballon d'Or acceptance speech
After receiving the award from fellow Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldhino, Dembele said: "I am a little stressed to be honest. I have received this award from one of the biggest legends of all time, I can't believe this.
The French forward went on to thank the club that believed in him: “I want to thank PSG, who came for me in 2023, the president, the staff, and the club, which is like a wonderful family. I also want to thank all the PSG staff, Luis Enrique, my father, and above all, my teammates—this has been a fantastic team.”
Dembélé emphasized the collective effort behind the achievement: “We won practically everything this year, and we were able to raise the level to achieve these team trophies. This individual award, I see it as something we all share together.”
He also remembered the club that launched his career to the elite: “I want to thank all my teams, especially FC Barcelona, where I first achieved my dreams.”
"I played with Lionel Messi, I want to thank him too, I learned so much from him. To have been able to play with Lionel Messi.. I have learned so much from him.
"I want to thank Deschamps. Let's hope we can win the World Cup too!
"I want to thank my hometown Eure. Every time I get the chance I go back. The people in my neighbourhood helped me to this moment."
"To my mother, I want to thank you. You have always been there for me, mama.
"To my family, we have experienced so much together. We have been through it all. We will always be together."
yorm
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From criticism, accusations, and ridicule to the pinnacle of his game. From suffering tremendously through injuries to sitting on the throne of world football. This season's best player on the planet, ladies and gentlemen. What a story of overcoming, Ousmane Dembélé. The reward for never giving up.
Wukcemnrty
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it was long journey up to Ballon Dor but thank God Alhamdulillah Dembele Congratulation well deserved 🤴🤴🤴❤🖤❤
ZakariMudashiru
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Messi is the GOAT there's no debate. He's not here but he's mentioned. Dembele you deserve it ❤️
Sovoty
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He said MESSI. He mentioned MESSI. He learnt a lot from MESSI. MESSI has the most ballon d'or. MESSI is the player you need to have played with to walk that path of greatness that Dembele has walked. That Neymar would have had he not left Barca. Mbappe has a chance bcos he played with the very best. But am betting on Yamal to win it b4 Mbappe bcos that boy was touched by Messi. Messi is the name.
Kesabim
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Grace is following this guy, never in the conversation of this award for years and made it immediately Messi Mbappe and Naymar left PSG