Ousmane Dembele’s Ballon d’Or win could be bad news for France, and at the same time, a boost for Spain heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lamine Yamal’s father, Mounir Nasraoui, made sure his discontent was heard, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the result with a bold six-word claim that has shaken the soccer world.

Ousmane Dembélé won the 2025 Ballon d’Or, but many fans argued that Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s 18-year-old star, should have taken the prize.

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.