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Paris Saint-Germain’s 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final has dealt a significant blow to Ousmane Dembélé’s chances of clinching the 2025 Ballon d’Or. Once seen as a frontrunner for the prestigious award, the French international saw his campaign falter under the lights of the biggest club fixture of the summer. […]
Ousmane Dembele has found the perfect home in Paris. The French forward is enjoying his most prolific form yet, now having scored more goals for Paris Saint-Germain than for any of his previous clubs. In just 94 appearances for PSG, Dembele has netted 41 goals, surpassing the 40 he managed across 185 matches for Barcelona. […]
France forward Ousmane Dembele was on target for PSG on Wednesday, helping the team to thrash Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The forward, who is of Malian descent, started the match for the UEFA Champions League champions and put up an impressive performance as he lasted 59 […]
Ousmane Dembele’s explosive season with Paris Saint-Germain has placed him at the center of the 2025 Ballon d’Or conversation. The French winger, who played a key role in PSG’s historic treble-winning campaign, says he believes he’s edging closer to football’s most prestigious individual award. In an interview with DAZN, Dembele said: “I’m thinking about (the […]
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Achraf Hakimi’s exceptional form over the past year has drawn praise from one of football’s biggest stars and fellow Ballon d’Or contender, Ousmane Dembélé, who hailed the Moroccan right-back’s relentless impact on the pitch. Speaking to L’Équipe, Dembélé highlighted Hakimi’s extraordinary contribution to Paris Saint-Germain’s campaign, singling out his decisive performances in the UEFA Champions […]
Ousmane Dembele has downplayed the personal chase for the Ballon d’Or, stressing that team success is the true path to greatness. The PSG winger, currently preparing with France for the summer’s major tournaments, shared insight into his and Kylian Mbappe’s mindset on the prestigious award. “The Ballon d’Or? With Kylian, we didn’t talk about it, […]
Fabrizio Romano has thrown his support behind teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, tipping him to take home the Ballon d’Or after a stunning season with Barcelona. In a recent interview, Romano shared his strong belief in Yamal’s chances, referencing talks he’s had with fellow journalists. “Lamine Yamal winning the Ballon d’Or? I think yes, I think […]
Ousmane Dembele has emerged as the front-runner for this year’s Ballon d’Or, following a recent poll conducted by French outlet L’Equipe. The Paris Saint-Germain winger, who played a key role in helping the club lift their first-ever UEFA Champions League trophy, secured 44% of the total votes. This strong backing reflects Dembele’s standout performances throughout […]
Fresh off Paris Saint-Germain’s stunning 5-0 Champions League final win over Inter, club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi wasted no time backing Ousmane Dembele for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. Speaking on France 5’s C à Vous, Al-Khelaifi didn’t just reflect on the historic victory—he used the spotlight to launch a powerful campaign for Dembele’s individual recognition. “The […]
Kylian Mbappé has thrown his support behind France teammate Ousmane Dembélé as a leading contender for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, despite being among the frontrunners himself. The Real Madrid forward, who clinched the La Liga Golden Boot this season, surprised many by advocating for Dembélé’s recognition, citing the PSG winger’s outstanding campaign. The annual Ballon […]
