The Ballon d'Or never ceases to be talked about. The trophy nevertheless has its detractors. Some do not really taste individual distinctions, considering that a player, as good as it is, is nothing without his teammates.
“Me, sincerely, this award is an individual distinction, and that bothers me a little”said Laurent Blanc on this subject. And for the former central defender, PSG is the best illustration. So much so that he would like the award to be given to the whole team.
“Ah, me, that would go to me!” Without your teammates, you cannot claim the individual reward. But hey, we're not going to redo the world ”he launched before making Ousmane Dembélé his big favorite.
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“Of course. He had a great season, he won everything. It brings together all the criteria to be in the race, He said, not considering his victory as acquired. Afterwards, there are often surprises, where the winner is not the one we expect. »»
A coronation of Ousmane Dembélé would earn him to walk in the footsteps of Karim Benzema, winner of the Ballon d'Or in 2022. “I do not know him personally, but I hope that which will succeed Karim”also concluded the coach of Al-Ittihad, where he has under his orders a certain KB9.
