‘Most useless Ballon d’Or ever’ — Fans turn on Dembele following World Cup stinker against Senegal
The reigning Ballon d’Or winner came under heavy criticism after a quiet display against Senegal, while Kylian Mbappé stole the spotlight with a match-winning brace in France’s opening World Cup fixture.
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Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant brace for France against Senegal | IMAGO
And people were saying Dembele will win the Ballon D’or this year.
World Cup year with Mbappe alive?😂😂😂Unless he doesn’t play
— Godfrey (@godfrey_amoah) June 16, 2026
Dembelé jugó 80 minutos y no tocó una pelota.
Barcolá entró de cambio por él y la primera pelota que tocó la convierte en gol. Quieren regalarle el Balón de Oro otra vez en esta red social a un tipo que se esconde en todos los Mundiales que juega.
Prendan la televisión. Gracias.— LACOBRAAA (@lautarodeIcampo) June 16, 2026
If France wins the World Cup and Mbappé wins the Golden Ball, he wins the Ballon d’Or.
The only player who might compete with him is Olise.
Let’s be honest, Dembélé shouldn’t even be in the top 10. https://t.co/l1w8BSfDjn— Olivia 💞 (@Blessing_Olivi) June 16, 2026
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Dembele won the Ballon d’Or in 2025 | IMAGO