Yamal Responds to Dembélé's Ballon d'Or Snub Playfully
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal addressed Ousmane Dembélé's decision to exclude him from his top three picks for the Ballon d'Or. Yamal humorously remarked that Dembélé's friendship with Kylian Mbappé might have played a role in his selection.
Despite the snub, Yamal stated he holds no grudge against Dembélé, acknowledging that he understands the French forward's choices. Yamal expressed satisfaction with his own performance during the season, stating, “I’m very happy with the season I had,” and noted that his contributions were evident to all, even if Dembélé did not recognize them.
He has scored four goals in LaLiga after four matches, with two goals each against Rayo Vallecano and Valencia. Yamal's comments reflect a blend of confidence in his abilities and respect for Dembélé, adding a light-hearted element to the ongoing Ballon d'Or discussions.
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