Certainly, Ousmane Dembélé conquered the entire football planet. Congratulations to the Golden Ball 2025 keep falling, between Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and even Lamine Yamal. This time, it is the turn of a legend of Manchester United to dubbed the Parisian striker for his coronation. It must be said that his reaction is rather logical, as he had been complimentary throughout the season towards PSG.
Despite a difficult start in the Champions League, the capital's club had managed to raise its head and take its destiny in hand during a capital meeting against Manchester City, won 4 but 2 after a crazy comeback. And Rio Ferdinand was delighted with the defeat of his enemy club. The former Red Devils captain then posted a video after this meeting. “Wow!” Paris Saint-Germain 4, Manchester City 2! What a game ! »»
Furthermore, the former English defender had greatly appreciated the performance of the Parisians against Aston Villa, in the quarterfinals of the Champions League (3-1 victory for Paris).
“We were breathtaking by the goals we saw and by the moments of technique and genius of PSG players, but I was just as impressed, if not more, by their ability to recover the ball and reconquer it”he said at the microphone of TNT Sports. The consultant then saw them as “Favorites at present”, And followed with intention of the journey of Luis Enrique's men to the final victory.
Rio Ferdinand: “What a time …”
So when Ronaldinho pronounced the name of the big winner, Rio Ferdinand hastened to congratulate Ousmane Dembélé on
Xbut also to defend in the face of the many criticisms undergone by the Parisian striker throughout his career. “This guy has shown a certain resilience. He was the victim of a media denigration campaign from an early age. He may have shown immaturity (but who does not show it at 20?). His talent, yes, but also his desire to run, run, run… tirelessly, without respite! »»
In description of a debrief video of this evening from its format YouTube “Rio reacts”, he even adds these few words: ” Ousmane Dembélé's journey to win the Ballon d'Or is one of the most incredible stories in football! It is not only a question of talent, but also of proof of conviction and resilience. »»
