Beyond the official rankings, it was Yamal’s humility and sportsmanship that stole the headlines, while his father’s words after the event carried a different kind of weight.

The evening belonged to Dembele on the podium, but the true measure of character was shown after the curtain fell, when Barcelona’s prodigy finally broke his silence.

After claiming the 2025 Ballon d'Or Lionel Messi congratulated his former teammate Ousmane Dembele in a heartfelt message.

Ousmane Dembele won the 2025 Ballon d'Or, and his France teammate Kylian Mbappé sent him a heartfelt 10-word message.

By securing the 2025 Women's Ballon d'Or, FC Barcelona's Aitana Bonmatí joins an exclusive club with Lionel Messi and a France legend.

After being crowned as the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner, Ousmane Dembélé has helped France match a historic record only held by Lionel Messi’s Argentina.

Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner in Paris, capping off the best season of his career with PSG and finally fulfilling his long-expected potential.

With the Ballon d'Or unveiling the 2025 rankings, Erling Haaland and Vinícius Junior have dropped significantly compared to their positions in recent editions.

With the ceremony being held on September 22, France Football’s editor-in-chief explained the criteria used for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

Real Madrid will boycott the 2025 Ballon d’Or gala, with Mbappé, Bellingham, and Vinicius Jr. all skipping the ceremony, according to MARCA.

At just 18 years old, Lamine Yamal could make history at the 2025 Ballon d’Or gala in Paris as the youngest winner ever, surpassing Ronaldo’s record from 1997.

France Football denied the rumors, insisting only one person knows the Ballon d’Or results, while speculation around Yamal continues to grow.

With just one day prior to the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, Lamine Yamal has been sidelined for the 2025-26 La Liga game between FC Barcelona and Getafe.

The game between PSG and O. Marseille has been rescheduled at the same time as the Ballon d'Or gala, prompting questions whether stars Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue will attend the ceremony.

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.