LFC Live - Man United duo respond as Ousmane Dembele beats Liverpool's Mohamed Salah to Ballon d'Or

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The France international saw off a challenge from Liverpool's Mohamed Salah to secure the prize and be crowned Europe's finest player.

Salah came fourth in the final standings, prompting outrage from some sections of supporters.

He claimed the PFA Premier League player of the year award for 2024/25 following his role in Liverpool's title success, but was behind Dembele, Lamine Yamal and Vitinha in the Ballon d'Or rankings.

Dembele netted 21 times and registered eight assists across 29 Ligue 1 matches for PSG during the previous campaign.

He also played a key role as they claimed their maiden Champions League crown.

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Across his 15 outings in the tournament, he found the net eight times and laid on six assists, with two coming during the 5-0 victory against Inter in May's final.

He shared Dembele's post to his story and added a caption reading, "Amazing bro," along with a clapping red heart emoji.

Salah will now look to prove a point in the current season.

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