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Sep 2025
35m 40s

Is Ousmane Dembele really the best playe...

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

Ousmane Dembele scooped the Ballon d’Or on Monday night.


His 35 goals helped PSG clinch their first ever Champions League.


So how did he evolve from a promising winger to a ruthless goalscorer?


Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson


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