Ousmane Dembele Acknowledges Mentors and Clubs After Ballon d'Or Win
Ousmane Dembele, after winning the Ballon d'Or, credited his former clubs and mentors for shaping his career. He mentioned Lamine Yamal, Vitinha, Ronaldinho, Luis Enrique, and Andres Iniesta as key influences.
Dembele highlighted his journey to personal glory, emphasizing the support he received along the way. The PSG forward scored 39 goals and provided 14 assists last season, leading his team to victory in various competitions.
He expressed gratitude for the recognition but stressed that the award was not solely his achievement. Dembele's speech reflected on his growth and the impact of those who inspired and guided him in his football career.
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