At just 18 years old, Lamine Yamal will represent Barça at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, where he is also a strong candidate for the Kopa Trophy.

A key presence for the Ballon d'Or ceremony could be seen as a subtle hint pointing toward Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele.

The stage is set in Paris as the world prepares to discover who will be crowned the best player on the planet.

Next week is the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, and Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe has addressed the event.

As the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony draws near, all eyes are on Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, two players who have defined the 2024-25 season with brilliance and drama.

With just days remaining until the soccer world’s most glamorous night in Paris, the race for global supremacy has taken a dramatic twist.

When Kylian Mbappe was asked about his rivals for the award, the Real Madrid star delivered an unexpected eight-word comment that left many stunned — especially within Barcelona’s community.

Just days before the Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony, Real Madrid reportedly made a bold decision.

After finishing in 7th place in the 2024 Ballon d'Or, Lautaro Martinez replied to Lionel Messi backing him up for the award.

Mbappé’s comments echo the long history of Ballon d’Or politics between Real Madrid and Barcelona, dating back to legends like Di Stéfano.

Lamine Yamal is one of the frontrunners for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. However, he acknowledged that two FC Barcelona icons also deserve to win it.

To bolster the squad, Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has suggested a Ballon d’Or winner as a potential target for the club.

Sergio Busquets revealed his choice for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, snubbing Lamine Yamal a former teammate of his at FC Barcelona.

Sergio Busquets expressed his wish for a former teammate to win the Ballon d'Or 2025 — but it's not Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal.

Ousmane Dembele is in the best form of his career, a serious contender for the Ballon d’Or, and has credited Lionel Messi as a key factor behind his rise.