Tag: Ousmane Dembele

Giroud Explains Dembele’s Ballon d’Or Rise

Olivier Giroud (France)
September 2025


Olivier Giroud admitted he never foresaw Ousmane Dembele winning the Ballon d’Or, despite his talent. Dembele’s resurgence at PSG, capped by 35 goals and a Champions League triumph, convinced critics he deserved football’s top individual honor after years of struggles at Barcelona. Giroud highlighted that Ballon d’Or winners need both talent and team success, noting Dembele’s form peaked at the right time with PSG’s historic quadruple. He called it a season where Dembele “had everything”—fitness, consistency, and trophies—that finally fulfilled his long-questioned potential.

Dembele Beats Yamal to Ballon d’Or, Teen Wins Kopa Again

Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
September 2025

Ousmane Dembele claimed the 2025 Ballon d’Or after inspiring PSG to a historic quadruple, edging out Barcelona’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal. Though disappointed with second place, Yamal retained the Kopa Trophy, his father boldly insisting the top prize will be his next year. PSG’s treble-winning season, capped by a 5-0 Champions League final win over Inter, sealed Dembele’s triumph. Yamal congratulated his compatriot warmly but left Paris motivated, his dazzling rise already cementing him as a Ballon d’Or favourite for 2026 as Barcelona rebuild around him.

PSG Furious After Dembele Injury on France Duty

Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
September 2025

PSG have expressed anger after Ousmane Dembele suffered a hamstring injury while playing for France in their 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Ukraine. The winger was forced off early in the second half, adding to his long list of fitness concerns. Dembele was replaced by Desire Doue, with PSG later accusing France’s medical staff of ignoring warnings about protecting the player. The injury has raised tensions between club and country, with PSG frustrated by losing a key man so soon into the season.

Dembélé Fighting to Be Fit for Champions League Second Leg vs Arsenal

Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)
Ahead of PSG vs Arsenal – Wednesday, May 2025

PSG forward Ousmane Dembélé is optimistic about recovering in time for Wednesday’s Champions League semifinal second leg against Arsenal, after suffering a hamstring strain in the first leg.
Dembélé, who scored PSG’s winner in the first leg, was substituted after 70 minutes due to hamstring discomfort. Scans showed no serious damage, and sources say his rehabilitation is progressing well. He will miss PSG’s league game vs Strasbourg but is expected to return midweek.

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