Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has tipped his French compatriot Ousmane Dembele to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The Paris Saint-Germain star was phenomenal for the Ligue 1 giants, leading them to the nation’s first continental quadruple.
In a recent interview with the press, Konate tipped his compatriot for the most prestigious individual award in the sport, saying via Barca Universal:
Ousmane Dembele faced Liverpool and Ibrahima Konate twice this season in the two legs of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. His PSG side emerged victorious on penalties after each side one their respective away legs 1-0.
The pair have shared the pitch for Les Bleus 12 times in their careers, averaging 2.08 points per game. The duo will face Spain on Thursday in the semi-final of the UEFA Nations League, where Dembele will hope to bolster his claim to the Ballon d’Or with another strong performance.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah revealed the recently concluded season was his best chance to win the Ballon d’Or. The Egyptian star was phenomenal for the Reds last season, helping them to the Premier League title with 34 goals and 23 assists in 52 games across competitions.
In an interview with Sky Sports, the Egyptian admitted he enjoyed a fantastic campaign with the Reds, saying via ESPN:
Salah’s manager, Arne Slot, echoed his feelings about winning the Ballon d’Or in another interview, telling ESPN:
Salah will have to contend with Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele while Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Raphinha remain in contention with their domestic treble.
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