According to Sport, Dembélé shared a photo on social media holding last year's Ballon d'Or alongside song lyrics, prompting fans to speculate whether he was making a veiled reference to Mbappé.

The Ballon d'Or awards ceremony will be held on October 26, 2026, at London's Palladium. Yamal and Mbappé have been competing for the award for weeks. Mbappé previously told RFI in an interview: "No one performed better than me last season," and therefore, "if I don't win the Ballon d'Or, I'll be disappointed."

Harry Kane, who won the 2025/26 European Golden Boot, and Dembélé have not participated in related promotional activities. A brief exchange between the two previously sparked speculation about their relationship. Mbappé later told L'Équipe that he had spoken with his international teammate: "There's no tension. He's my friend, and I really don't think there's any issue with this; I'm calm."

PSG's number 10, Dembélé, previously stated he would not compete for the Ballon d'Or and endorsed Kvaratskhelia. He posted a photo on social media holding last year's Ballon d'Or alongside lyrics from a song by French rapper Ninho. Dembélé wrote: "I come with bags that need to be filled... The deep hatred within me seems to reflect in my eyes... On the thirty-third floor, I step out of the elevator, surrounded by angels everywhere. I'm building an empire, though there are many traitors watching us."

These lyrics sparked widespread speculation on social media, with some fans believing the message could be a dig at Mbappé. However, these are merely interpretations from internet users, and there is no confirmation that the lyrics target the French striker.

Website AF đã ra mắt! Xem tin tức đầy đủ, bình luận, chi tiết trận đấu và thống kê trên máy tính. Truy cập: www.allfootballapp.com