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Frenchman and PSG forward, Ousmane Dembele was last night named the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, beating stiff opposition from youngster, Lamine Yamal to the title.
The hall erupted in jubilation as former Barcelona star, Ronaldinho announced Dembele as the winner.
He thanked his teammates at PSG and also paid tribute to his former clubs, Dortmund and Barcelona for preparing him for the great award.
Ironically Dembele’s club, PSG lost the replayed Ligue 1 match 1-0 to Marseille minutes before the award was announced.
For the women’s award, Spanish and Barcelona player, Aitana Bonmati retained the Ballon d’Or . She beat fellow team mate and compatriot Mariona Caldentey to claim the award for the third time in a row.
