Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk finished runner-up in 2019. In the last 10 years, 70% of Ballon d’Or winners have won the Champions League in the previous season. It would seem Europe’s most ...

The 2005 Ballon d’Or winner, Ronaldinho dazzled with Barcelona, winning two La Liga titles and a Champions League (2006). His 2002 World Cup contribution and samba flair make him a fan favourite.

Lamine Yamal's match-winning performance against France in the semi-finals of the Nations League on Thursday has underlined his Ballon d'Or credentials, said Spain manager Luis de la Fuente.

According to Polymarket on June 6 at 10 a.m., the odds of winning the Ballon d'Or 2025 are favoring Dembele, although dropping slightly to a 56% chance of winning versus a rising 28% for Yamal.

Spain's Lamine Yamal has said the Ballon d'Or award won't be decided by performances on Thursday when he and France's Ousmane Dembélé take part in the Nations League Final Four.

Nominees for the 2025 Ballon d'Or will be revealed a month earlier than the event date of Sept. 22, likely to be around early August. Based on current power rankings, the top 20 contenders may ...

Spain and France meet in Stuttgart for a place in the final, with the winners facing either Germany or Portugal who play in the other semi-final on Wednesday. Yamal and Dembele have been crucial for ...

Spain's Barcelona striker Lamine Yamal has said the Ballon d'Or award won't be decided by performances on Thursday when he and France's Paris St Germain forward Ousmane Dembele take part in the ...

June 2 (Reuters) - Spain's Barcelona striker Lamine Yamal has said the Ballon d'Or award won't be decided by performances on Thursday when he and France's Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane ...

Final Thoughts When we talk about the Ballon d’Or, we’re not just about talent; we’re talking about the player who defined the season. This year, that player is Ousmane Dembele.