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Ballon d’Or Countdown: Who Will Be Crowned Football’s Best in 2025?
The countdown is on for football’s most prestigious individual honour as the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony takes centre stage on Monday, September 22, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
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This year’s race is shaping up to be one of the most hotly contested in recent memory, with data-driven power rankings placing five standout performers in the spotlight. While predictions are divided, many fans believe the Golden Ball could remain in Paris.
1. Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)
Leading the race is Ousmane Dembélé, whose dazzling season inspired PSG to an unprecedented treble. The French winger netted 21 league goals, played a key role in the Coupe de France triumph, and shone brightest in the Champions League, where his two assists in the 5-0 final victory over Inter Milan capped a campaign of 14 goal involvements. If he wins, Dembélé would be the first Frenchman this century to lift the Ballon d’Or.
2. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
At only 18, Lamine Yamal has taken world football by storm. The La Masia prodigy was central to Barcelona’s domestic treble, producing nine goals and 13 assists in La Liga. His viral solo strike in the Champions League semi-final showcased his generational talent, making him a strong candidate to become the first teenage Ballon d’Or winner.
3. Raphinha (Barcelona)
Raphinha also powered Barcelona’s dominance, scoring 18 goals and providing nine assists in La Liga. His historic Champions League campaign, where he topped both the goals and assists charts, has strengthened his credentials. Decisive in El Clásico and the knockout rounds, the Brazilian could yet upset the favourites.
4. Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)
In midfield, Vitinha has been the heartbeat of PSG’s treble success. The Portuguese playmaker boasted a passing accuracy above 95% in the Champions League and delivered standout displays against Arsenal and Aston Villa. His calm control of matches has earned him recognition among Europe’s elite.
5. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Liverpool’s talisman Mohamed Salah once again produced world-class numbers, firing 29 goals and registering 18 assists as the Reds stormed to the Premier League title. While his Champions League campaign lacked the same spark, his domestic brilliance keeps him firmly in the conversation.
With Paris and Barcelona players dominating the shortlist, the 2025 Ballon d’Or looks set for a dramatic showdown — one that could define a new generation of football superstars.
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Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal now holds another Champions League record after the club’s 2-1 victory over Frankfurt on Tuesday night.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Yamal’s assist for Jules Kounde means he now has more goal involvements in the tournament than any other player aged 18 or younger.
The Spaniard has now beaten Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe’s record.
Barcelona had to come from behind to get the three points against Frankfurt at the Spotify Nou Camp.
Ansgar Knauff put the Bundesliga side in front before the break.
But in the second half, two goals from Kounde sealed an important victory for the Catalans, with Marcus Rashford and Yamal bagging assists.
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has blamed a lack of control and fatigue for their 2-1 defeat to Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday night.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Maresca’s men took the lead through Joao Pedro, before the Serie A side fought back to take all three points.
Gianluca Scamacca’s header levelled the game, before Charles De Ketelaere smashed in the winner in the 83rd minute.
“After we conceded the first goal, we lost control a little bit of the game,” Maresca told TNT Sports.
“We are playing every two days, two days, two days. For a moment we looked like we struggled a bit.
“We were aggressive like them. We had different chances to make it 2-0 and when we conceded 1-1 the dynamic of the game changed a little bit.”
Chelsea now have 10 points from six games, two points behind eighth-placed Liverpool.
The Blues welcome Everton to Stamford Bridge next in the Premier League this weekend.
Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has predicted that Arsenal will not win the Champions League this season.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The Gunners have won all the five fixtures they have played so far and are top of the league phase with 15 points.
Mikel Arteta’s side have seen off the likes of Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich in that run, conceding only one goal.
Arsenal are being regarded by several pundits as one of the favourites to lift the trophy this season.
But Ancelotti, who won the competition twice with AC Milan and three times with Real Madrid, feels one of his former clubs will emerge champions.
In an interview with TNT Sport, Ancelotti was asked who is thinks will win the Champions League, he simply replied: “My Real Madrid.”
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