Dembélé Wins 2025 Ballon d'Or

Ousmane Dembélé won the 2025 Ballon d’Or in Paris, receiving the trophy from Ronaldinho and finishing ahead of Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal. He broke down in tears on stage, thanked his family—singling out his mother, who later hugged him—and said the award was a shared achievement with his teammates and PSG. The win caps a career revival under manager Luis Enrique after a spell marked by injuries and a suspension for personal reasons; Dembélé scored 35 goals and provided 14 assists last season while helping PSG to Champions League and Ligue 1 success. His wife, Rima Edbouche, posted “Proud” on social media after largely keeping a low public profile. The ceremony also featured a warm backstage moment between Dembélé and Yamal, highlighting a new generation of football stars.