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Ousmane Dembélé Wins 2025 Ballon d’Or, Backed by Barça Legend Rivaldo
Paris, France – The anticipation has finally come to an end as Ousmane Dembélé is awarded the prestigious Ballon d’Or France Football 2025, succeeding Spanish midfielder Rodri in the esteemed list of honorees.
The favorite emerges victorious
The Paris Saint-Germain star, donning the number 10 jersey, was widely tipped to take home the award, despite stiff competition from talents like Lamine Yamal. **Journalists worldwide have praised the Frenchman’s achievement**, solidifying his status as a global football icon.
Endorsement from Barcelona legends
**Dembélé’s win has gained approval from football greats**, including Brazilian legend Rivaldo, a former FC Barcelona star. Rivaldo, who claimed the Ballon d’Or in 1999, expressed his surprise at seeing Raphinha finish in fifth place, given his remarkable performances.
“I was saddened to see Raphinha in fifth, considering everything he accomplished. As the top scorer in the Champions League, he deserved a higher spot, or even the Ballon d’Or itself. The match against Inter, where they were knocked out of the Champions League, negatively affected both Yamal and Raphinha. If Barcelona had reached the final, it could have boosted his chances significantly. Nevertheless, Dembélé deserved the award for his brilliance,” Rivaldo noted.
“Future prospects for Yamal”
While acknowledging Dembélé’s deserved win, Rivaldo expressed his hope for a Catalan victory in the future. **The 2002 World Cup champion is confident that Lamine Yamal will eventually secure the Ballon d’Or**, perhaps as soon as next season.
“Lamine Yamal possesses all the attributes needed to clinch the Ballon d’Or next year. I believe he will shine brighter this season than the last. However, he must score numerous goals and provide many assists to achieve this, not just rely on his playing style, a path previously taken by legends like Cristiano Ronaldo or Messi.”
