Ousmane Dembélé sweeps Lamine Yamal aside in 2025 Ballon d’Or voting

Ousmane Dembélé claimed the 2025 Ballon d’Or in emphatic fashion, outpacing Barcelona rising star Lamine Yamal in a vote described as “clear and decisive” by France Football’s editor-in-chief. The announcement, made at Paris’s Thêatre du Châtelet, capped a suspense-filled ceremony that kept fans on edge until the very end.

“No competition” between Dembélé and Yamal for Ballon d’Or

Vincent Garcia, France Football’s editor-in-chief, confirmed that Dembélé’s win was unmistakable. “If I had to indicate a trend, honestly, there was no competition. Ousmane won very clearly. He convinced our Ballon d’Or jurors across the board,” Garcia said, emphasizing the PSG forward’s broad appeal among voters.

While Dembélé’s PSG teammates Vitinha and Achraf Hakimi received some top votes, their totals were far behind. “Ousmane Dembélé won votes on every continent, Africa, Europe, South America, and North America. This is a clear and decisive Ballon d’Or,” Garcia added. He also noted that the ceremony avoided leaks that had marred previous editions, preserving the event’s prestige.

When will the 2025 Ballon d’Or votes be announced?

France Football will release a special edition in October revealing the full breakdown of votes from the 100 accredited journalists who participated, along with its customary interviews with all the award winners. What’s already clear is that Dembélé’s margin over Lamine Yamal was substantial, confirming him as the standout player of the year.

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