Dembélé Wins 2025 Ballon d'Or

Ousmane Dembélé won the 2025 men's Ballon d'Or in Paris, finishing ahead of Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal. The 28-year-old was emotional as he dedicated the award to his family, PSG staff and supporters at the Théâtre du Châtelet. He was honoured for a breakthrough season in which he scored 35 goals and provided 14 assists while helping Paris Saint-Germain secure their first UEFA Champions League and multiple domestic trophies under coach Luis Enrique. Dembélé's renaissance followed a midseason switch to a false‑nine role and a return from earlier disciplinary issues; he attended the ceremony despite a hamstring injury. Spain's Aitana Bonmatí won the women's Ballon d'Or for a third consecutive year.