Tag: Ousmane Dembélé

By Lesego Lehari, 23 Sep, 2025 / Sports

Ballon d'Or 2025: Dembélé vs Yamal – Who Wins the Golden Ball?

The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony unfolded in Paris with Ousmane Dembélé and teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal locked in a tight race for football's top honor. Yamal also secured the Men’s Kopa Trophy, while Aitana Bonmati lifted the Women’s Ballon d’Or. Hosts Kate Scott and Ruud Gullit guided a star‑studded night that saw PSG and Barcelona dominate the wins. The event highlighted a generational shift as youthful flair challenged established talent.