""We went to the same school, we played on the same pitches, I played against him as kids," said Upamecano (via @iMiaSanMia). "Honestly, I don't have the words. We all knew he would become a great player, but still... When I saw him lift the Ballon d'Or, it brought tears to my eyes.""
""I should have been there for the ceremony, but I couldn't come. Seeing him thank his mother, his family, his friends, Moustapha, everyone who was there... It was a wonderful moment.""
Dayot Upamecano and Ousmane Dembélé grew up together, attending the same school, playing on the same pitches, and facing each other as children. They now frequently meet on the pitch because PSG and Bayern Munich often play each other in the UEFA Champions League. Upamecano expressed deep emotion at Dembélé winning the Ballon d'Or, saying it brought him to tears. He missed the award ceremony but recalled Dembélé thanking his mother, family, friends and Moustapha. They may face each other again depending on Champions League progression. Their relationship shows a human connection and history beyond football.
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