Ballon d’Or: Dembélé Uses Mbappé's Words to Support His Favorite Kvaratskhelia – La Nouvelle Tribune

Ousmane Dembélé named Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as his favorite for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, praising his outstanding season. He echoed Mbappé’s phrase « burn the retina » to describe Kvaratskhelia’s impact. The Georgian player was awarded UEFA’s Player of the Season 2025-2026 in the Champions League, scoring 10 goals and providing 6 assists in 16 matches, helping PSG secure back-to-back titles. His key moments include two goals against Bayern Munich in the semi-final and a penalty in the final against Arsenal, strengthening his Ballon d’Or prospects.