Battle of Ballon d'Or favourites - Yamal v Dembele in Nations League

Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal face off in the Nations League semi-final, with France and Spain competing for a spot in the final against Portugal. Both players had impressive domestic seasons and scored in the quarter-final victories for their countries. The match is not expected to influence the Ballon d'Or decision, with Yamal emphasizing the importance of voting for the best player of the year regardless of the outcome. The BBC Sport article compares the stats of these exciting forwards in world football and reviews their recent seasons.