When Ousmane Dembélé won the 2025 Ballon d’Or, social media exploded. Among the thousands of comments under his post celebrating the win, one name stood out for many: Lamine Yamal—Barcelona’s 18-year-old phenom who narrowly missed out on the Ballon d’Or himself. Rumors are flying that one of his replies on Dembélé’s post is the most liked comment under that post. But is it true? And what did he say that resonated so much?
✅ What
Is
Known
Here are the facts, as best as they are verifiable:
- Ballon d’Or 2025 was awarded to Ousmane Dembélé.
- Lamine Yamal finished second in the voting.
- After the award, Yamal made a public post (Instagram) expressing due respect, gratitude, and humility. He said things like “God’s plan is perfect, you have to climb to get to the top”, and also congratulated Dembélé on his award and on having had a great season.
So far, no source confirms which comment by Yamal had “most liked” status under Dembélé’s post, or the exact phrasing of that comment. Some media talk about his message “after missing out” and how graceful he was.
⚠ Rumors, Assumptions, and Possible Exaggerations
- Many social media users are claiming that Yamal’s comment under Dembélé’s victory post (not his own) has become “the most liked” comment. But I found no reliable news outlet that confirms that. No screenshots or evidence from major sports media verifying it.
- It is possible people conflated his own Instagram post (where he expressed respect/congrats) with a comment under someone else’s post. The confusion between “his own post” vs “comment on Dembélé’s post” could lead to exaggeration.
- The phrase “most-liked comment” tends to spread quickly in rumors — people like to share “this comment is breaking records,” even if it isn’t documented or verifiable.
💡 Why the Story Took Off — Clickbait Ingredients
Even though “what exactly was that comment?” is murky, several factors make this kind of story irresistible:
- Underdog Story — Yamal was a hot favorite, nearly won, then came second. People love narratives of youthful promise, near misses, humility.
- Grace in Defeat — Yamal’s reaction was widely praised. Congratulating your rival, acknowledging the outcome with respect—especially when so many expected you to win—this is rare, and people admire it.
- Social Media Drama — “Most-liked comment” implies public vindication, popularity, possibly overshadowing the winner in a subtler way. That’s dramatic.
- Curiosity — Everyone wants to know: What did he say that so many people liked?
- Ambiguity + Amplification — The less clear the story is, the more people imagine the worst or the best, and that makes it spread faster.
📌 What Could Be the Truth (Best Guess)
Putting together what is documented, here’s what likely happened:
- After the Ballon d’Or announcement, Dembélé posted something like a thank you / victory post on Instagram.
- Yamal commented something supportive / gracious, possibly along the lines of “Congrats” or “Proud of you, you deserve this” or something more elaborated but respectful, maybe also referencing “God’s plan” or “respect.”
- Because Yamal has a massive fanbase and because this moment resonated with many fans (of fair play, of sportsmanship), his comment got a huge number of likes.
But whether it is objectively the most liked comment on that Dembélé post—no solid proof yet.
🚨 What to Watch Out For / What Would Confirm It
To settle this, one of the following would help:
- A screenshot of the post with Yamal’s comment visible, showing the “likes” count, and comparisons to other top comments.
- A report by a credible sports media or social media analytics outlet that confirms it.
- Instagram’s own “top comment” label under Dembélé’s post (if public), which sometimes highlights the most liked comment.
✍️ Sample Headline-Style Speculation (for clickbait)
- “Lamine Yamal Just Broke Instagram—His One Comment on Dembele’s Ballon d’Or Post Has MORE LIKES Than ANYTHING Else!”
- “You Won’t Believe What Yamal Wrote Under Dembele’s Ballon d’Or Post—And How Fans Reacted!”
- “18-Year-Old Barcelona Star’s Comment Leaves The Internet Speechless After Ballon d’Or Ceremony!”
These kinds of headlines are built to draw clicks—even if they don’t fully verify the claim.
🔍 Final Thoughts
So, the bottom line:
- There’s no confirmed source (as of now) that states Yamal’s comment is definitively the most liked under Dembele’s Ballon d’Or post.
- Yamal did post a gracious message following the outcome and has been widely praised for his humility.
- The “most liked comment” claim seems to be part rumor, part wish-fulfillment for fans who feel he deserved the recognition.
