Biography Flash: Mbappé's Ballon d'Or Jab Amid Dembélé Praise | Football Royalty Reacts

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Kylian Mbappé has been at the center of the football world over the past few days for multiple reasons, both celebratory and pointed. In what might be one of the most memorable moments in 2025 football history, Mbappé joined Lionel Messi and many notable figures in congratulating Ousmane Dembélé after his PSG and France teammate clinched the coveted Ballon d’Or award. The ceremony in Paris was vibrant, attended by football royalty, and Dembélé himself was emotional, having just led PSG to a treble including their first Champions League title and scored a personal-best 35 goals for the season. Interestingly, while PSG played their archrivals Marseille on the very night of the award, Mbappé made his presence felt on social media rather than in person. His heartfelt public message praised Dembélé’s achievement, saying, “Ousmane Dembele, those are the emotions. You deserve it x1000,” as reported by Tuko and World Soccer Talk. This display of camaraderie was echoed widely, affirming the bond among French stars at the pinnacle of the game.

Behind the scenes, however, Mbappé made headlines with a subtle jab at the Ballon d’Or itself. According to Real Madrid Confidencial, just 24 hours before the winner was announced, Mbappé publicly questioned the award’s selection criteria and credibility. This comment stirred debate among fans and pundits, both for its timing and its implications on how football recognitions are decided. Mbappé’s critique wasn’t entirely unexpected, as he has been long tipped for the award himself but finds his “almost there” narrative continuing each year despite his own spectacular exploits on the pitch.

Across business and brand activities, there have been no fresh announcements related to Mbappé’s sponsorships or commercial ventures in the last few days, suggesting he is focused squarely on football and his national duties. On social media, Mbappé remained active and engaging, sharing PSG’s celebratory posts and amplifying messages about Dembélé’s triumph, which quickly became viral and a focal point of sports conversations internationally.

Speculation persists in some circles about tension between major football stars and award organizers, but there is no verified evidence of Mbappé’s professional relationships being affected. Instead, this episode highlights Mbappé’s willingness to speak his mind while supporting his teammates and preserving his profile as football’s next global leader.

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