Nuno Mendes praised teammate Ousmane Dembélé for the Ballon d'Or, highlighting his key role in Portugal's UEFA Nations League victory over Spain. Mendes, who was named Player of the Match, emphasized his success in minimizing the impact of young star Lamine Yamal. He expressed confidence in Dembélé's success while acknowledging both players' strong seasons. Mendes also paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo's contributions during the match, showcasing a strong team spirit and camaraderie in the Portugal squad as they secured the title.
Mendes noted that he succeeded in nullifying Lamine Yamal's impact, which contributed to Portugal's winning performance, stating, 'I cancelled out Lamine and [did] not let him do what he does best.'
Expressing confidence in Ousmane Dembélé's chances for the Ballon d'Or, Mendes said, 'Ousmane will be in the Club World Cup and Lamine won't, so I'm very happy for Ousmane.'
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