The race for the 2025 Ballon d’Or is heating up, and recent endorsements have added fuel to the
fire.Kylian Mbappé, the celebrated French forward, has revealed his picks, causing a stir among
football fans and pundits alike.

Notably, Mbappé appears to have snubbed Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool star, in his selection.
Instead, he has thrown his weight behind his fellow countryman, Ousmane Dembélé. According to
get French Football news, Mbappé is firmly in the Dembélé camp, with France’s national team coach,
Didier Deschamps, also expressing strong support for Dembélé’s chances, as reported by ESPN
Singapore. Deschamps backs Dembélé for Ballon d’Or ‘100%’.

Real Madrid Star Weighs In

‘do I really need to explain?’

The Ballon d’Or debate extends beyond Mbappé’s preferences. A Real Madrid megastar has also
entered the fray, offering his viewpoint on potential winners. Barca Universal reports that the
unnamed Real Madrid player was asked to choose between Lamine Yamal and Dembélé,responding with
the rhetorical question,”Do I really need to explain?”.

Meanwhile, Sports Illustrated notes that both Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé have seemingly
overlooked lamine Yamal in their ballon d’Or considerations.

Mbappé’s Endorsement of Dembélé

Mbappé’s support for Dembélé is particularly noteworthy. While Salah has consistently been a top
performer for Liverpool,Mbappé’s focus on Dembélé suggests he values other factors,such as
Dembélé’s potential impact on the French national team and his overall skill set.

The Road to the Ballon d’Or

As the football season progresses,the performances of these players will be closely scrutinized.
The Ballon d’Or is awarded based on a combination of factors, including individual statistics,
team success, and overall impact on the sport. With Mbappé’s endorsements adding to the
speculation, the race for the 2025 Ballon d’Or promises to be an exciting one.