Return with great honor! RMC: Dembélé brings the Ballon d Or home and sparks a craze

RMC reported that Dembélé, the new Golden Globe winner, returned to his hometown of Evreux this Sunday to celebrate this highest personal honor in football with his fellow villagers in the Madeleine district where he grew up.

According to Romanic Bourtel, his youth training coach during the U13-U14 period, Dembele is "still the same person he was fifteen years ago", and this quality of not forgetting his original intention is the "power" of his success.

Dembélé’s success and his return to his homeland have brought a huge sense of pride to the entire community. Mayor Guy LeFranc confirmed that Dembélé himself wanted to hold a "simple, close-to-people" popular celebration, with thousands of people expected to attend.

His mentor Bourtel said excitedly in an interview: "Today, we have come to a successful conclusion. We are very grateful that he is willing to show the Ballon d'Or in his hometown. This is a historic moment for the club." Bourtel emphasized: "He has grown and matured, but always retained his roots."

Dembele's return ignited the enthusiasm of the local community. Prosper, a 13-year-old young player, said excitedly: "This is like a dream! The Golden Globe Awards, we have only seen it on TV. Seeing it with our own eyes, it will be incredible." And Tony, a resident who has lived in the local area for more than 30 years, said: "He is the pride of the Madeleine District! This brings us a great chat topic."