Luis Enrique Gives Barcelona Bad Ballon d’Or News After PSG Wins Champions League

The race for this year’s Ballon d’Or is likely to come down to Dembélé and Barcelona standout Lamine Yamal. Despite the teenager’s domestic achievements, the Frenchman has won the Champions League trophy and delivered an outstanding performance, further complementing his domestic successes.

“I’d like to point out that everyone is focused on who will win the Ballon d’Or,” Enrique said (h/t Culture PSG). “Personally, I would give the Ballon d’Or — just for the way he defended in this final — to Mr. Ousmane Dembélé.

“That’s what it means to lead a team with humility and leadership. I truly believe he deserves the Ballon d’Or, not just for the trophies won or goals scored, but for the way he pressed all season, and especially in this final.”