Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele is the clear bookmakers' favourite to win his first Ballon d’Or when the ceremony takes place on Monday night - although the Champions League winner won't be there to pick up the prize if he is successful.

The 28-year-old provided 43 goal contributions in 44 Ligue 1 and Champions League games last season, as PSG won both competitions as part of a historic treble that also included the Coupe de France.

However, Dembele will be on duty for PSG in their Ligue 1 game with Marseille on Monday night, after the fixture was pushed back from Sunday due to heavy rain and thunderstorms in the south of France.

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe - who is also nominated for the award - has backed his France international team-mate to win the prize in Paris, t

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