“Do I really have to explain it?”: Mbappé's phrase by revealing his vote for the Golden Ball

In the midst of the dispute between Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal to win the iconic golden trophy, the Real Madrid attacker was blunt and backed his compatriot.

Mbappé and Dembélé, the two stars of France. (Photo by Stefan Matzke – Sampics/Getty Images)

Kylian Mbappé It was even news again without having touched a ball. In the previous party for the third position of the UEFA Nations League ante Germanythe captain of the France selection, He appeared at a press conference and no subject dodged.

When asked about his favorite to The Golden Ball of the last seasonwhere Ousmane Dembéle y Lamine Yamal They are the main favorites, Kiki was categorical: “Would I vote for Dembélé? Yes. Do you really explain it? We are talking about Yamal and Dembélé, I'm going for Dembélé. It's very clear!”.

The striker, current player of the Real Madridreinforced his support for his friend and former partner in PSGbut also made an intelligent reading of the panorama: “It is evolving very fast, as the last winners have demonstrated. We didn't talk about concrete players who finally won. Will it be in September? Many things will happen to then. Today we talk about Ousmane and Lamine. That's why I replied”.

Mbappé's support comes at a key moment for Dembélé, who He raised his first Champions League With the PSG in a historical final against Inter (5-0), but then suffered an injury to the left quadriceps. That ailment complicates its presence in the Club World Cup. Even so, the 10 French believes that his season deserves recognition.

Kyian Mbappe-Lamine Yamal — The Real Madrid star disputing a Ball Frenta to the pearl of Barcelona. (Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)

The comment of the merengue player revives the discussion about the choice criteria in the most prestigious football awards. The Golden Ball, delivered by France Football, is voted by 99 specialized journalistsone by country, focused on individual actions, collective titles, clean play and class. Rodri was the last to win it, generating controversy.

Mbappé also opined about the achievement of the PSG: “I was happy, I think they deserve it. They have had many years of difficulties. I also went through that, I have lived all the phases of the Champions League except victory. So I know exactly what I'm talking about. If we talk only about the pitch, They were the best team in Europe. They deserved the title; I do not remember a final with a 5-0 in a great competition. Deserved one hundred percent. They are becoming the team that everyone wants to overcome!”.

Despite the Parisian success, he avoided being hurt by having lived from Madrid: “I didn't leave too soon. My stage in the PSG was over. There is no grudge or regret, I think I have reached the end of the road. I have tried everything. Fate wanted this to happen without me”.

Finally, he left a reflection on his new life in Real Madrid: “We won two titles. Of course, some important ones escaped, but this year (in Real Madrid) it was enriching. That the PSG will win the Champions League does not affect me. It's good. Today I am more in the eye of the hurricane, but I like it. It is up to me to work, improve to win important titles next season”.