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.

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.

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.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is recovering from a physical setback, with the UEFA Champions League emerging as the clear priority.

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

The 18-year-old Ballon d’Or candidate has been one of Barcelona’s most decisive players over the past year, and his absence is seen as a major blow to the Blaugrana’s hopes of getting off to a winning start in Europe.

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League debut against Newcastle United, FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick delivered an injury update on Lamine Yamal.

For Barcelona, starting the Champions League with a positive result in Newcastle is essential. Flick has made it clear that consistency, not just talent, will define this campaign.

The reigning European champions are one of the early favorites to lift the trophy in North America next summer — yet their participation is suddenly shrouded in doubt.

PSG’s sporting director has used a striking five-word claim that invoked Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo — to make the case that there should be no debate at all over who deserves the honor.