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The author believed that the debate surrounding the Ballon d'Or was unnecessary and accused skeptics of not recognizing Dembélé's exceptional season. He highlighted his 26 goals and 14 assists, totaling 40 decisive contributions in 2,909 minutes, one every 73 minutes. He also pointed out eight decisive contributions, including seven goals, during the knockout matches of the Champions League, with at least one contribution in each round. According to him, Dembélé scored in the Champions League final, provided an assist in the UEFA Super Cup final, and scored in the intercontinental cup final. The author also mentioned two goals he deemed worthy of the Puskás award and the goal of the season in Ligue 1. He reminded that Dembélé had been voted player of the season in Ligue 1 by players and coaches, and that he was included in the Champions League and Ligue 1 teams of the season, chosen by UEFA's technical expert panel and by players, respectively. For the World Cup, the author attributed him eight decisive contributions, which is the third-best total of the 21st century in a campaign, behind Messi and Mbappé. He pointed out that Dembélé was decisive against five different opponents up to the semifinals, that he was the third most decisive French player in the tournament's history with 10 contributions, and the second-best creator with 18 chances, behind Lionel Messi. He also mentioned his fifth-place ranking among the competition's offensive players according to FIFA. The author cited the titles of Ligue 1, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, intercontinental cup, and Trophée des champions. He finally highlighted Dembélé's collective behavior: during the match against Bayern in 2026, having been substituted in the 65th minute, he reportedly did not contest his replacement and encouraged his teammates from the bench. According to the author, he also accepted to defend for the team and dedicated his Ballon d'Or to the collective, thanking his partners. He described his season as marked by pressing, defensive efforts, and encouragement directed at his teammates. #BallonDor #Dembélé #Football (translated)

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Masian wrote that he reviewed the first half of the match and believed that Barça had not been dominated as clearly as some comments suggested. According to him, PSG started strong, with five minutes of intense pressure and a triple save from Joan Garcia, but Barça also had several chances, notably a strike from Olmo that went just wide and a breakthrough from Pedri stopped at the last moment. He indicated that, until a mistake from Lamine in the 37th minute, both teams had faced each other in terms of ball use and pressing exits. However, he acknowledged that PSG had the better opportunities. Masian also mentioned a missed one-on-one by Fermin, a poorly weighted pass to Raphinha, and a strong Parisian period from the 43rd minute until halftime. He attributed the impression of Parisian dominance to the repeated interventions of Joan Garcia and the moments when PSG hurt Barça. Finally, he stated that both teams had shown an almost identical xG number, despite PSG's superiority, and emphasized that Pedri had to face the Parisian midfield alone composed of Vitinha, Neves, and Ruiz. #FCBarcelona #PSG #FootballAnalysis (translated)

Daniele Mari reported that Chivu did not want to play with ten men, but wanted to see the spirit shown by the team in numerical inferiority also with eleven players. He cited Barella, who in the 90th minute had pressed and immediately returned to defense despite being very tired, and said that each player had to make their energy available to the group. #SpiritoDiSquadra #Calcio #Barella (translated)

Daniele Mari reported that Capello had asked Barella why he hadn't called his teammates out for the lack of intensity, pressing, and will until the 60th minute, given that he was the captain. In the studio, someone had clarified that Barella had not been substituted. Barella said that the long-awaited victory in the Champions League had weighed heavily and that the team needed to improve its approach and resolve what he called a problem. #Calcio #ChampionsLeague #Sport (translated)

When asked about Bruno Fernandes' criticisms regarding the pressing instructions, Michael Carrick stated that, regardless of the system and tactical choices, a team cannot win if its players do not run forward and do not come back to defend. He said he was frustrated and then described himself as "really angry." https://t.co/Xp4lVvrgzA #Football #MichaelCarrick #BrunoFernandes (translated)

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Leon Potuzhek praised VfB's performance against Atlético and described the shown half as the best of the season. The team was rewarded with a goal for its well-coordinated high pressing and bold man-to-man play. He wrote that the team and Neckarstadion were fully engaged; it had looked different earlier this season. #VfBATM #VfB #Bundesliga #Fussball (translated)

Nicolò Schira reported that Tacchinardi, speaking on Pressing, found Juventus's performance against Lazio embarrassing. According to him, after a year with Spalletti there had been no improvements in the game or results, and it was now up to the club to make its assessments. https://t.co/YqTcc6w6t5 #Juventus #SerieA #Calcio (translated)

Actu Foot relayed Virgil van Dijk's comments about Bradley Barcola at Liverpool. The Dutch defender described him as an impressive player, fast and effective in pressing, who often made the right decisions. He added that the team needed to keep an eye on him so that he could continue in this vein. The comments were attributed to Téléfoot TF1. https://t.co/kstiawgHt2 #Liverpool #VirgilVanDijk #Football (translated)

Nikop17 believed that PSG's first period against Manchester City confirmed the team's plan, which he considered similar to that of the previous two seasons: managing preparation and physical condition until January, then ramping up from the round of 16 in the Champions League. He wrote that almost no PSG player had yet played 90 minutes of high-intensity football, unlike some teams already in full swing, and that this approach had paid off for three years. He also claimed that PSG was selecting its matches and that Luis Enrique would use Ligue 1 as a tactical laboratory in the coming months. According to him, the team needed to ensure the essentials, stay in touch with competitors, and accelerate if necessary to win the championship, with the Champions League remaining the top priority. Finally, Nikop17 praised Luis Enrique's work and the collective coordination of the players, particularly in their movements, pressing, and organization without the ball. He criticized some commentators for focusing on the coach's opinion regarding sanctions against Manchester City or on his management of the Ballon d'Or's playing time, rather than analyzing PSG's game. #PSG #MCIPSG #LuisEnrique https://t.co/AAC8TTbzoy #PSG #LigueDesChampions #LuisEnrique (translated)

Vision Blaugrana reported that Hansi Flick mentioned the opposing pressing among the reasons for starting Dani Olmo, believing that the player could hold onto the ball and control the game. Flick also indicated that Olmo had played little in the last four months and that his playing time needed to be managed carefully, as other matches were scheduled for Saturday and then Sunday. #Football #DaniOlmo #HansiFlick (translated)