France head coach Didier Deschamps has given his full backing to Ousmane Dembélé for the Ballon d'Or, ahead of his side's UEFA Nations League semifinal with a Spain side featuring another leading contender for the award, Lamine Yamal.

Didier Deschamps believes this week's Nations League matches should have no bearing on the Ballon d'Or, saying Ousmane Dembele has already done enough to win the award. Deschamps' France team will face Spain in the Nations League semi-finals on Thursday, with many onlookers believing the game could have Ballon d'Or ramifications.

Head coach of France, Didier Deschamps, has backed Ousmane Dembélé to win this year's Ballon d'Or. Deschamps was speaking ahead of their UEFA Nations