The recent statements made by Kylian Mbappe during the Ballon d'Or ceremony on 26 October are currently causing considerable unrest. The reigning holder Ousmane Dembele is said to be furious as a result, and the same is said to apply to other France internationals.
Kylian Mbappe has reportedly alienated several of his France team-mates following his controversial public remarks regarding the Ballon d'Or. Ousmane Dembele is said to be particularly furious, viewing the comments as a betrayal, which has led to a tense atmosphere and the formation of two separate factions within the national team dressing room ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
After Paris Saint-Germain’s 1-0 win in Brest, Ousmane Dembele spoke about the Ballon d'Or – and appeared to be responding to a remark by Kylian Mbappe.
Ousmane Dembele has offered a pointed response to Kylian Mbappe's recent claims regarding their respective career paths and standing in the game. Following Paris Saint-Germain's victory against Brest, the winger addressed the narrative of being "the chosen one" in a way that suggests a brewing rivalry for individual honors.