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The article reflects on the 69th Ballon d'Or ceremony, highlighting its superficiality and spectacle, but ultimately celebrates Ousmane Dembélé's victory as a human and sporting triumph that embodies resilience, humility, and the enduring human qualities within the commercialized world of football.
Ousmane Dembele of PSG and France won the 2025 Ballon d'Or, his first time receiving the award, after leading PSG to a UEFA Champions League victory; he beat Lamine Yamal and was emotional during his acceptance speech.
Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain won his first Ballon d'Or, recognizing him as the world's best player, after a standout season where he scored 35 goals and helped PSG secure a treble, including their first Champions League title. The award ceremony also celebrated other football achievements, including Lamine Yamal winning the Kopa Trophy and Luis Enrique being named best coach.
Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain won the 2025 men's Ballon d'Or, driven by his outstanding season where he scored 21 Ligue 1 goals, helped PSG win the Champions League, and was pivotal in their European success, marking the best season of his career.
The 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris features first-time winners and intense competition, with PSG's Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal vying for the men's award, while the women's category remains open with several contenders. Various other awards are also being presented, highlighting emerging talents and coaching excellence.
The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris is underway, with favorites like Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal vying for the men's award, while Real Madrid players are absent. The event also features other football awards, with the winners to be announced during the ceremony.
The 2025 Ballon d'Or rankings are being released, with Ousmane Dembele as the favorite after leading PSG to a Champions League victory, and Lamine Yamal as a strong contender. Other notable players include Mohamed Salah, Michael Olise, and Erling Haaland, with the top ten to be announced soon at a ceremony in Paris.
Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué sustained injuries during a match between Ukraine and France; Dembélé has a serious right hamstring injury and will be out for about six weeks, while Doué has a right calf strain and will be sidelined for around four weeks.
The article discusses the upcoming Club World Cup final between PSG and Chelsea, with predictions favoring PSG due to their superior form and talent. It debates whether a Chelsea upset would be a significant surprise, highlights Dembele's potential to win the Ballon d'Or if PSG triumphs, and evaluates the overall success of the tournament, noting its entertainment value but also issues like team congestion and visibility. The consensus leans towards PSG's dominance, but the tournament has sparked discussions about European football's supremacy and the tournament's future improvements.
Thibaut Courtois criticized Ousmane Dembele's intense pressing during Real Madrid's defeat to PSG, emphasizing the need for better collective pressing and coordination to improve team performance, especially after defensive errors led to goals.
In a thrilling Champions League quarter-final first leg, Barcelona defeated PSG 3-2, with Raphinha scoring his first Champions League goals. Luis Enrique's tactical changes at halftime proved effective, while Xavi's substitutions also made an impact. Youngsters Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi impressed for Barcelona, while Ousmane Dembele haunted his former club with a goal. PSG's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma had a difficult night, and Barcelona successfully neutralized Kylian Mbappe. The return leg is set for April 16th.
Ousmane Dembele ends his goal drought by scoring his first goal for Paris Saint-Germain in a 5-2 victory over Monaco. The French winger's stunning strike came after twelve league games without a goal. Despite the focus on Dembele's achievement, the match began with two goalkeeping errors, with both teams capitalizing on mistakes. Kylian Mbappe extended his lead as the top scorer in Ligue 1 with a penalty goal. PSG remains at the top of the league and will face Newcastle United in the Champions League next.
FC Barcelona has announced the sale of Ousmane Dembele to Paris Saint-Germain for €50.4 million ($55.2 million). Dembele, who arrived at Barca in 2017, struggled with injuries throughout his tenure, but showed promise under coach Xavi Hernandez. However, a poorly-negotiated contract extension and the lure of increased pay led Dembele to leave for PSG. The 26-year-old leaves Barcelona with mixed feelings about his achievements, having won multiple titles but leaving behind doubts about what could have been.
Ousmane Dembele's future at Barcelona is uncertain as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) expresses interest in signing him. PSG has formally requested permission to negotiate with Dembele and is willing to pay his €50 million release clause, which will double to €100 million in August. Barcelona sources believe Dembele will leave and claim that PSG has made an improved offer. Despite Barcelona manager Xavi's praise for Dembele, the club is pessimistic about his stay. Dembele's current contract expires next summer, and negotiations for an extension were underway before PSG's interest emerged.