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Dembélé received plaudits from many recognized soccer figures after becoming the sixth Frenchman to win the Ballon d’Or.

The former Barcelona winger enjoyed the greatest season of his career with PSG in 2024–25.

Former winners, World Cup hopefuls and even a defender are all in contention to win the next Ballon d’Or.

A new award was introduced in the 2025 Ballon d’Or Awards, recognizing the best team action of the year.

Four Barcelona players, including Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Pedri, finished among the top 20 in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings.

The Frenchman placed ahead of teammates Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham in the 2025 Ballon d’Or voting.

Palmer finished above the likes of Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham in this year’s Ballon d’Or vote.

Salah missed out on the top prize once again despite a standout 2024–25 campaign for Liverpool.

The PSG forward took home the prize ahead of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal.

Aitana Bonmatí had already been crowned the best women’s player in the world in 2023 and 2024.

Three Real Madrid players were nominated for the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or award.

Barcelona’s 18-year-old starlet has bigger ambitions than winning the Kopa Trophy.

The Real Madrid superstars finished second and third in the voting for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.

Winners for the 2025 men’s Ballon d’Or, women’s Ballon d’Or, Yashin Trophy, Kopa Trophy and more.

All eyes are on Paris as the game’s greats gather for a night of celebration.

Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal have emerged as the two heavy favorites.

Kate Scott and Ruud Gullit will co-host this year’s Ballon d’Or gala.

French jewelry house Mellerio dits Meller has designed and manufactured every Ballon d’Or trophy.

Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué were both absent from the original matchday squad.

Hansi Flick has spoken out about Barcelona’s attendance at Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony.

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