The Ballon d’Or is launched!
“It’s their project“, plasters the French daily when addressing the theme of the Ballon d’Or. Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, Leo Messi, Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal, these are the headliners chosen to launch the race for the Ballon d’Or. No Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, as the debate begins on the cover of the newspaper. More than a month before the presentation of the trophy which will take place in London, the debates are open and launched in all the senses It must be said that the little period of propaganda started earlier than expected. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé (it seems) responded to each other through interviews, the second would not have really appreciated the words of the first.Team therefore considers Dembélé as “the chosen one of the field” After seeing Mbappé proclaim himself as the chosen one, the Parisian retorted by explaining that he had never been the chosen one, and that he had always been “at the bottom of the class”. But now, Ousmane Dembélé has the advantage of already having 1 Ballon d’Or on his mantelpiece, unlike Mbappé, but also of having arguments to win a second one. He is not mentioned too much, because we is finally too used to seeing him triumph, and he has gone into exile on the other side of the Atlantic With already 8 Ballon d’Or, Leo Messi has not planned to campaign, he knows that his defeat in the World Cup final will not help him, but he would obviously like to win a ninth However, no interview planned to sell himself, the Argentinian has the necessary aura, but above all the performances to be cited at the top of the ranking. One of the favorites is called Kylian Mbappé.He believes in it like never before‘”, writes the newspaper L’Team. You couldn’t have missed his speeches, Mbappé has already launched his propaganda, while waiting for Real Madrid to take over.
Désiré Gifted in the tough
A word about Désiré Doué who is having a more difficult start to the season than expected. The reigning double European champion has just been substituted twice in a row and his entry into play against Brest was far from convincing. Difficult period for Désiré Doué who has already experienced tougher times with PSG since his arrival. At the time, Barcola took over, now it’s Akliouche and the surprising Ferran Torres. Overall, Désiré Doué is on a slightly more difficult path. His World Cup did not live up to his expectations, he was affected by his absence in the 30 nominated for the Ballon d’Or, and his performances were below his usual level. Despite everything, those around him are not worried, everyone procrastinates and knows that Désiré Doué will rediscover the qualities that make him such a special player.
The English press does not digest
The British press cannot digest the gross refereeing error during the derby between Manchester United and Manchester City. As a reminder, Erling Haaland’s goal was accepted while Enzo Fernandez, offside, hampered Lisandro Martinez. Almost immediately after the match, the English referees’ committee recognized its error and could only apologize to Manchester United. A welcome apology, but far from enough for the Red Devils who have already lost a crucial match in the race for the podium, or even the title. THE Daily Mirror therefore do not spare Howard Webb, the head of the English referees. “ We cannot prevent all mistakes. But the one at Old Trafford absolutely had to be avoided. This one is mind-blowing. », writes the English newspaper. Howard Webb is going through a lot of criticism. The Daily Mirror explains in particular that he is in the spotlight for the decisions taken during the first days, some clubs are starting to lose confidence in the refereeing, VAR and refereeing errors continue despite the rebranding, and finally Webb is accused of not having sufficiently resolved the problems of the system.
