Luis Enrique Backs Ousmane Dembélé for Ballon d'Or After UCL Masterclass

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has made a bold and heartfelt claim following his side’s Champions League triumph, naming Ousmane Dembélé as his pick for the Ballon d'Or.

Speaking after PSG’s dominant 5-0 win over Inter Milan, Enrique praised the French winger’s all-round contribution:
“I’d give the Ballon d’Or to Mr. Ousmane Dembélé. The way he defended tonight… only that can be worth the Ballon d’Or.”

The coach continued, highlighting Dembélé’s complete performance:
“This is how you lead a team. Goals, titles, leadership, defending, how he was pressing… Ousmane is my Ballon d’Or. No doubts at all.”

Dembélé’s performance capped off a magical night for PSG, sealing a historic treble and their first-ever UEFA Champions League title.