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The Digest:

French defender Jules Kounde has overlooked his countrymen Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, picking his Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal as his favorite to win the Ballon d'Or.

Key Points:
  • French defender Jules Kounde made his Ballon d'Or pick.
  • He chose his Barcelona teammate, Lamine Yamal.
  • Kounde snubbed his countrymen, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.
  • Kounde stated that Yamal "deserves it."
  • Yamal, 18, scored 18 goals and made 25 assists last season.
  • Barcelona won La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España.
  • The Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held on September 22 in Paris.
Kounde's Loyalty Vote highlights Yamal's impressive season. While the award is highly competitive, the public backing from a teammate like Kounde shows the respect Yamal commands within the sport.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria