Even if many are reluctant to admit it, the Ballon d'Or is a significant goal for football superstars worldwide, as it represents the highest recognition of individual performance. Therefore, with this year's winner seemingly undecided, candidates are making inflammatory statements to boost their chances, and Mbappé is no exception. His remarks could also be interpreted as disrespect towards his teammate and close friend, Dembélé.
As the media dispute between the two rapidly escalated before the French national team assembled for the Nations League, a mediator has emerged to de-escalate the situation.
Mbappé previously stated in an interview: "Dembélé? He's always been considered a talented player. Everyone always saw me as the chosen one. I was at the top from the beginning. He took a different path, constantly battling injuries, but he made up for it." These words seemed to upset Dembélé. Dembélé did not remain silent and responded: "Throughout my career, I've never said anything negative and have worked very hard. As I said, I was never the chosen one, but I worked hard, and last year I was rewarded with an excellent season at PSG. This year, we'll see—no pressure, just relax."
Although the parties involved have not publicly acknowledged it, major French media outlets report that tension indeed exists between the two. Le Parisien has now revealed the details of the conflict between these two French internationals. According to the report, Mbappé initiated a call to his friend, recognizing that his words had displeased Dembélé.
The two parties resolved the issue privately, with teammate Thuram also mediating. According to Le Parisien, the Inter player acted as a peacemaker in a WhatsApp group shared by the three forwards.
The war of words appears to have been resolved by the two superstars, a fact corroborated by Mbappé's statement to L'Équipe. "He is my friend. There's no real problem, I'm calm. During national team duty, there's always someone looking for a story, and I think they found one this time," said the 2018 World Cup winner.
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blacknight8235IN
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The media is trying to make a scandal of two friends having different opinions about themselves and each other , the both of them are superstars in their own right and regard themselves highly, the judges will have the final say on the Balon Dor
blacknight8235IN
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Huijsen had been committing a lot of unnecessary fouls and got away with some not being carded since the start of this season , his luck will soon run out and he’ll receive many more cards if he doesn’t manage his game
shmmvlmkm
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so becoz he won the champions league and Balon D'OR makes him achieve more than him??? how?? explain pls
football is not individual. its a teamwork. dembele is more teamwork than mbu
sodcltyz
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so becoz he won the champions league and Balon D'OR makes him achieve more than him??? how?? explain pls
Are they not achievements mbappe is yearning for and haven’t achieved? What has Mbappe achieved that Dembele hasn’t achieved? Please tell me
sodcltyz
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so becoz he won the champions league and Balon D'OR makes him achieve more than him??? how?? explain pls
What has Mbappe achieved more than that?
XaintEli
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Mbappe is simply arrogant and I don’t know why he chose that path. Even if he consider himself the chosen one, Dembele has achieved more in football than him and he must recognize that and accord him the respect he deserves.
so becoz he won the champions league and Balon D'OR makes him achieve more than him??? how?? explain pls
Hopcmrstuz
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my favorite peleyas
neobemost
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You are simply DUMB
Fuck off you’re so dumb
sodcltyz
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You’re crazy bro
You are simply DUMB
neobemost
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Mbappe is simply arrogant and I don’t know why he chose that path. Even if he consider himself the chosen one, Dembele has achieved more in football than him and he must recognize that and accord him the respect he deserves.
You’re crazy bro
ceeclrstyz
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The arrocancy in little Mbappe will not let him be
Fimeimnopr
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Media speculate too much haaa
cecaertyz
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mbapee did nothing wrong
sodcltyz
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Mbappe is simply arrogant and I don’t know why he chose that path. Even if he consider himself the chosen one, Dembele has achieved more in football than him and he must recognize that and accord him the respect he deserves.