Clear tension between Mbappé and Dembélé over Ballon d'Or

It seems that Kylian Mbappé's recent statements have not gone unnoticed within Ousmane Dembélé's circle, the Ballon d'Or winner, as French media reports have revealed angry reactions towards the Real Madrid star.

According to L'Équipe, some close to Dembélé, both inside and outside the dressing room, reacted more strongly to Mbappé's recent media statements in which he nominated himself for the award.

The newspaper indicated that the atmosphere of tension has become evident around Dembélé, especially with the ongoing controversy related to Mbappé's statements and the competition for the Ballon d'Or.

In another development, it has been reported that Mbappé was surprised by Dembélé's recent comments, but the Real Madrid forward does not intend to respond publicly. It seems that Mbappé prefers not to escalate the situation in the media, even though his former France teammate's remarks caught him off guard, at a time when attention is strongly focused on the relationship between the two stars.

According to the French report, Dembélé has previously felt discomfort on some occasions due to Mbappé's media presence and some of his statements. However, Dembélé, who knows Mbappé well, has always preferred not to engage in a public confrontation with him, choosing silence and not responding to the media.