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Gavi shares loving message for Ousmane Dembele as Barcelona star wears France hero's jersey after Spain's thrilling Nations League semi-final win

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<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/france-player-ratings-vs-spain-nations-league-semi-final-ibrahima-konate-clement-lenglet-lamine-yamal-nico-williams/blt5bce8560e2f9f505" target="_blank">After Spain's exhilarating 5-4 victory over France in the Nations League semi-final</a>, Barcelona midfielder Gavi was seen wearing the jersey of his former team-mate, Ousmane Dembele. The two shared an emotional embrace, exchanged shirts, and Gavi later posted a <a href="https://x.com/BarcaTimes/status/1930749112095256784" target="_blank">heartfelt message</a>: "I love you brother."</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">📲 | Gavi on IG: I love you my brother ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/YkvqXscKuo">pic.twitter.com/YkvqXscKuo</a></p>— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarcaTimes/status/1930749112095256784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The 20-year-old and Dembele built a strong friendship during their time at Barcelona. Gavi was still in the youth system when Dembele arrived from Borussia Dortmund but the pair spent two seasons together after the youngster was brought up to the senior squad before the Frenchman left for Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>In a recent interview with <a href="https://x.com/totcosta/status/1929592109247402359"><em>Tot Costa</em></a>, Gavi spoke warmly about Dembele: “For me, Ous has to be in the top three for the Ballon d’Or. He’s like a brother to me and an amazing player. I’ve always believed in him. And if one of us wins it, either him or Lamine [Yamal], it will be a dream.”</p>

WHAT GAVI SAID?

<p>Spain now prepare to face Portugal in the Nations League final. Gavi, just back from an ACL injury, could see more minutes on the pitch. As for Dembele, his France side will meet Germany in a third place play-off.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR GAVI AND DEMBELE?

Gavi shares loving message for Ousmane Dembele as Barcelona star wears France hero's jersey after Spain's thrilling Nations League semi-final win | Goal.com

After helping Spain edge past France in a 5-4 thriller, Gavi shared an emotional moment with his former Barcelona team-mate Ousmane Dembele.

Gavi shares loving message for Ousmane Dembele as Barcelona star wears France hero&apos;s jersey after Spain&apos;s thrilling Nations League semi-final win

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