Paris St-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele has won the Ballon d’Or, the award for the best player in the world, for the first time. The 28-year-old France forward scored 35 goals and made 14 assists in 53 matches for PSG last season as they won the treble, including their first Champions League. He was the joint top scorer in Ligue 1, with …
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The theme of the Ballon d’Or this year could be first-time winners as new contenders in the men’s and women’s game convene in Paris on Monday, hopeful of winning soccer’s most prestigious individual prize. Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele is the favorite to win the men’s Ballon d’Or, a reward after a career-best season in the French capital. The France international …
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The rankings for the 2025 Ballon d’Or have started to be released. Ousmane Dembele is favourite to win the award for the first time, having played a leading role in Paris Saint-Germain’s first Champions League title. The Frenchman’s main rival appears to be Lamine Yamal, with the 18-year-old enjoying a breakout season as Barcelona impressed domestically and in Europe. Mohamed …
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The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony is finally here to crown soccer’s best players, clubs and managers. The best and brightest from across the sport will cram into Paris’ Théâtre du Châtelet for the biggest edition of the ever-expanding ceremony yet. The main men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or trophy may headline the glitzy event, soccer’s answer to the Oscars, but there …
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Real Madrid stay away for second yearpublished at 18:57 BST 18:57 BST Real Madrid Real Madrid are not at the Ballon d’Or for the second year in a row. They were absent from last year’s ceremony, when forward Vinicius Junior was beaten to best men’s player by Manchester City’s Rodri. The reason for this year’s absence could be down to …
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