In France, lobbying grows in favor of Ousmane Dembélé as to the verdict of the next Golden Ball ceremony. In Spain, the favorite has long taken the features of Lamine Yamal, the prodigy of Barça. But there is another darling that continues to take the other side of the Pyrenees. A certain Fabian Ruiz.
Determining in the conquest of the Champions League, the 29 -year -old international midfielder is also so far in the triumphant journey of PSG at the World Cup. Author of a double Wednesday evening against Real Madrid in the semi-finals, the interested party stands out as an essential link in the collective oiled by Luis Enrique. To the point of now harvesting many votes.
“” I think it couldn't be better. I live one of the best moments of my career, if not the besthe breathes at a press conference, thus relayed by the great Spanish media. We come out of an incredible season, we only miss one match to conclude it in style. I am very happy personally, but above all collectively. I think we are making a great season, that we play a beautiful football, and at the same time, I think the team shows that it wants to win all the trophies. »»
Ousmane Dembélé acclaimed
The Iberian press readily propels him up to Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha or Achraf Hakimi, the other Parisians most often cited in the Ballon d'Or. Fabian Ruiz remains lucid. “” The Ballon d'Or does not depend on me. I try to do my best. Whenever I am named for such a important price, I am happy, delighted to be there, but it is a price on which I do not focus too much. In reality, there are many candidates, there are very good players in Europe. If I am named, I hope to be able to win it, but I know it's very difficult. I don't think about it too much. »»
And to campaign, Fair Play, for his tricolor partner, Ousmane Dembélé, whose merits he praises without hesitation. “” Ou, in truth, gave everything from the start of the season, not only with his goals, but also with his incredible workload, which helps us manage the pressure. We saw it today. The first two goals came from his pressing, the second was his own goal. I think he had a great season. For me, he deserves the Ballon d'Or. Hopefully it brings us even more Sunday with this final … »»