Paris Saint Germain PSG star Ousman Dembele  has open up that Lionel Messi was the first person to congratutale him on winning the Ballon dor  this year.

The 28 year old became the latest receiver of prestigous awards after defeating Lamine Yamal to win it earlier this week.

Dembele Speak with LEquipe after  his victory in Paris saying that he has received congratulation from number of Barcelone teammates this week.

Messi message was the first to come in congratulating him on his success.

“Messi congratulated me first he sent me a message directly xavi and Luis Suarez sent me their congratulations.

Osman Dembele

They were all very happy for me @Reshad FCB.

Ousmane Dembele led PSG to win the treble in 2024-25 season scoring 35 goals and providing 13 assist in 49 appearance across all contests.

The France Internanional follow the legacyof Lionel Messi and paid tribute to the Argentine during his acceptance.

Messi and Dembele played together at the NOU Camp between 2017 and 2021 with eight time Ballon D’or winner taking the Frenchman under his captaincy.

Luis suarez and Xavi also congrats the Frenchman following his achievement.

Dembele was clear winner of the award of this year getting 1380 points to 1059 points for Lamine Yamal finished second place.

The PSG star get 73 star place votes from total of 100 journalist who voted for award getting adominant win for him.

Dembele won the World Cup with French national team in 2018 and was member of PSG Champion League winning side from 2024-25 season.

The frenchman helped LesParisen win French League title and domestic cup in France.

In football history only nine player have won all three honours including Zidene Zidane, Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, Gerd Muller, Paolo Russi, Franz, Kaka, Bobby Chariton and Rivaldo are receiver in multiple eras of football.