
Ballon d'Or 2025: Ousmane Dembélé Beats Lamine Yamal to Claim PSG's First Win
French winger Ousmane Dembélé captured the 2025 Ballon d'Or, edging Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal. His decisive role in PSG's maiden Champions League triumph tipped the votes in his favour. The emotional ceremony highlighted his journey from Rennes to the Parisian giants. Dembélé joins a short list of first‑time winners since 2020, while PSG secures its place among Europe’s elite.