Ousmane Dembélé, Barcelona and Ballon d'Or
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PSG suffer major injury ahead of Champions League clash vs Barcelona: Key player joins Dembele out
A key Paris Saint-Germain player has suffered an injury and, like Ousmane Dembele, will miss the upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Barcelona.
Dembele won his first award, while Bonmati became the first woman, and third player ever to win three straight Ballon d'Or awards
Ousmane Dembele revealed the beautiful gesture Lionel Messi had after he won the 2025 Ballon d’Or. Ousmane Dembele won the 2025 Ballon d’Or at a ceremony held on Monday at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
The Frenchman was named the top men's soccer player of 2025 after leading Paris Saint-Germain to its first Champions League title, while it was a women's repeat for the Spanish midfielder.
Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d'Or for leading Paris Saint-Germain to its first Champions League title and Aitana Bonmati received the women's award for a third successive year on Monday.
Barcelona great Rivaldo says Lamine Yamal must improve his contributions in matches if he wants to win the Ballon d'Or.
Barcelona are cautiously managing Lamine Yamal's recovery as the teenage star edges closer to full fitness ahead of the Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Hansi Flick admitted the teenager is "almost back" but stressed no risks will be taken.
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Lamine Yamal shows grace after Ballon d’Or loss as he congratulates Ousmane Dembele in style: But father issues fiery four-word warning (VIDEO)
Beyond the official rankings, it was Yamal’s humility and sportsmanship that stole the headlines, while his father’s words after the event carried a different kind of weight.
Dembélé took home the men's honor, while Bonmatí earned the award on the women's side for a historic third straight year.
Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi congratulated their former club teammate Ousmane Dembélé after he won the Ballon d'Or award on Monday.