Casting Ballot for the World's Best Footballer: Deschamps and Konaté Back Dembélé
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Hey there! If you're a football fan, buckle up, 'cause we're about to talk about who's hot in the world of soccer right now. Didier Deschamps and Ibrahima Konaté, France's national coach and defender respectively, have thrown their hats into the ring for Ousmane Dembélé, declaring him as the best player of the season, deserving of the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.
Konaté, a former Leipzig player who now rock's it with Liverpool FC since 2021, praised Dembélé for his standout season. If Deschamps had a say, he'd go all-in for the former Dortmund pro. But Spain's up-and-comer Lamine Yamal, a teen phenom from FC Barcelona, is also receiving some serious nods for the honor. Konaté affectionately calls Yamal "a football genius."
Barrel-full of Goals for Dembélé this season! He scored 33 times and clocked 15 assists in 49 games with France's top club, Paris Saint-Germain. But will the star take the field against Spain in the Nations League semi-final on Thursday (21:00 CET/ARD and DAZN) in Stuttgart, or will he rest post the royal class final against Inter Milan (5-0)? Decisions, decisions!
Last year, France suffered a hard loss against Spain in the Euro semi-finals. But Koatané insists this match-up ain't about revenge. The Nations League, while a bit of a lower-key competition, is where the action lies! Despite his dislike for the R-word, Deschamps echoes that sentiment.
- Ballon d'Or
- France
- Spain
- Ousmane Dembélé
- Lamine Yamal
- Didier Deschamps
- Ibrahima Koatané
- Stuttgart
- Nations League
- ARD
- DAZN
This is not the first time contenders are being named for the coveted World Footballer of the Year award based solely on their Nations League performances. But, according to the search results, that's not the case here. The FIFA World Player of the Year award typically gauges performances over a broader period, like the evaluation period for the 2022 award, which extended from August 8, 2021, to December 18, 2022.
When it comes to the 2022 FIFA World Player of the Year, big names like Karim Benzema and Lionel Messi were in the running, following their stellar performances in the year, including the 2022 World Cup. If you're keen on seeing official nominations based on Nations League performances, look no further than UEFA or FIFA sources related to those tournaments!
In the ongoing debate for the World Footballer of the Year, names like Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal have gained significant attention, with Didier Deschamps and Ibrahima Koatané endorsing Dembélé for his exceptional season. This recognition, however, contrasts with the typical evaluation period for the award, such as the 2022 FIFA World Player of the Year, which considers performances over a broader span, like the August 8, 2021, to December 18, 2022, period, and has previously seen contenders like Karim Benzema and Lionel Messi in the running. For up-to-date information on nominations based on Nations League performances, it's best to check UEFA or FIFA sources related to those tournaments. The Nations League semi-final between France and Spain, to be held in Stuttgart, adds an exciting layer to the story, as Dembélé might play just days after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final against Inter Milan.
