'I deserved to be first' - Raphinha 'upset' by Ballon d'Or snub
He believed he deserved first place based on season-long achievements, titles and contributions, while the award favored Dembélé due to emphasis on a single competition.
Dembele and Barcola ruled out of Nations League for France - Soccer News
France's Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola will miss the Nations League third-place play-off against Germany due to injuries, impacting their Club World Cup participation.
Battle of Ballon d'Or favourites - Yamal v Dembele in Nations League
Yamal dismissed the idea that the Nations League semi-final would influence the Ballon d'Or voting, emphasizing that true merit lies in a player’s overall yearly performance.
