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Ballon d’Or: Ilya Zabarnyi campaigns for Ousmane Dembélé

Only nine days left before the 70th France Football Ballon d’Or ceremony. Reigning champion, Ousmane Dembélé is part of the…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 12:29 PM

Key Things to Know

Ilya Zabarnyi is campaigning for PSG teammate Ousmane Dembélé to win the Ballon d'Or.
Dembélé is named on the 30-man nominee shortlist ahead of the ceremony.
Zabarnyi voiced his support in the mixed zone following PSG's 3-1 Ligue 1 win over Strasbourg.

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Paris Saint-Germain defender Ilya Zabarnyi has publicly backed his teammate Ousmane Dembélé to win the Ballon d'Or. Speaking in the mixed zone following PSG's 3-1 Ligue 1 victory against Strasbourg, Zabarnyi expressed his strong support for the French attacker, who is among the 30 nominees aiming for a consecutive coronation.

Zabarnyi stated that several PSG players deserve the prestigious honor, naming Dembélé specifically as a worthy recipient. The endorsement came after a match at La Meinau where the former Bournemouth defender scored a goal assisted by Dembélé.

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Ballon d’Or: Ilya Zabarnyi campaigns for Ousmane Dembélé

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