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Salah Shines Fourth in Ballon d'Or; Liverpool Backs Star

9/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Mohamed Salah finishes fourth in the 2025 Ballon d'Or, his highest career placing.
Ousmane Dembele wins the award, with Lamine Yamal and Vitinha finishing behind him.
Liverpool publicly backs Salah on social media, citing his Premier League title contributions.
Virgil van Dijk ranks 28th; Alexis Mac Allister 22nd and Florian Wirtz 29th; Alisson Becker is Yashin runner-up.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, George Weah became the first African player to win the Ballon d'Or, marking a significant milestone in football history. This recognition paved the way for greater appreciation of diverse talent, culminating in FIFA's establishment of the Best FIFA Men's Player award in 2016. The ongoing evolution of the sport is exemplified by Mohamed Salah's fourth-place finish in 2025, highlighting individual contributions to team success.

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Story summary

Mohamed Salah finishes fourth in the 2025 Ballon d'Or, his highest career placing.
Ousmane Dembele wins the award, with Lamine Yamal and Vitinha finishing behind him.
Liverpool publicly backs Salah on social media, citing his Premier League title contributions.
Virgil van Dijk ranks 28th; Alexis Mac Allister 22nd and Florian Wirtz 29th; Alisson Becker is Yashin runner-up.

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