The winner of the most prestigious personal award in the football world - the 2025 Ballon d'Or - has been announced. This time, the award went to Paris Saint-Germain striker and one of the leaders of the French national team, Ousmane Dembélé. The French star was deemed worthy of the award for his performances in the final season, impressive movements on the field, and enormous contributions to his team.
Dembélé outplayed Barcelona's young talent, Lamin Yamal, in the fight for the trophy. This decision sparked heated discussions among fans and football experts. In particular, La Liga president Javier Tebas expressed his opinion on this matter.
"If Lamin Yamal were over 23 now, I'll definitely say that he would have received the Ballon d'Or. But he is still very young. Therefore, he was awarded another special prize. But if he continues to play with such great skill, he will undoubtedly win the Ballon d'Or in the coming years. "There is no doubt that this will happen," said Tebas.
As a reminder, 18-year-old Yamal has also received the award for the best young player of the season this year. This shows that he is recognized as one of the most talented and promising football players in Europe.
Thus, while Ousmane Dembélé further enriched his personal achievements, Lamin Yamal, despite his young age, once again proved that he is advancing with great strides in world football. Fans are eagerly awaiting him to become a true Ballon d'Or winner in the coming years.
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