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Dembelé warns about the Ballon d'Or, Mbappé on alert for the Club World Cup

Dembélé's recent words that have alerted Kylian Mbappé about the Ballon d'Or

The most prestigious individual award in the history of this sport is the Ballon d'Or. Although it has been surrounded by controversy on some occasions, such as last season, the Ballon d'Or remains in the sights of several players. Kylian Mbappé, above all, has come close to winning it on multiple occasions but has fallen just short of being able to win it.

Looking ahead to this year's ceremony, Mbappé is one of the candidates to win the Ballon d'Or. However, Ousmane Dembélé has issued an unexpected warning regarding the golden award. "With Kylian, we don't talk about it; we've always said that winning team titles is the most important thing to win the Ballon d'Or."

A player in a white uniform celebrates on the field.
Mbappé celebrating | Didac Aguirre

With these words, Dembélé made it clear that to win the Ballon d'Or, winning the Club World Cup is key. "The key is to reach the end in the major competitions and have a great season," Dembélé added to his remarks.

The warning for Kylian Mbappé

In his first season as a Real Madrid player, Kylian Mbappé made history. By scoring 43 goals and providing 5 assists, Mbappé broke all scoring records and claimed the desired Golden Boot. Although Mbappé won two titles with Real Madrid, Ousmane Dembélé managed to achieve the treble after winning the Champions League with PSG.

By scoring 33 times and providing 15 assists, Dembélé's level exceeded all expectations placed on him. Although his performance did not match that of Mbappé, Dembélé's recent words have been a clear warning from him.

A player celebrating on the field in a white jersey.
Mbappé celebrating | Didac Aguirre

Both Real Madrid and PSG will travel to the United States with the clear goal of winning the Club World Cup. A tournament that, of course, will be key not only to deciding which team will lift this important trophy, but also to choosing the Ballon d'Or winner.

The growing relevance of the Club World Cup

After these statements, it is clear that Dembélé will appear at the Club World Cup with the clear goal of winning it.  Despite hinting that the Ballon d'Or is of little importance, the reality is that Dembélé is obsessed with obtaining this award.

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