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Ousmane Dembélé Wins 2025 Ballon d'Or, PSG's Star Shines

9/27/2025

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Ousmane Dembélé won the 2025 Ballon d'Or, becoming the sixth French player to claim the honor.
The victory followed a standout season with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), which secured a treble.
Lionel Messi sent a heartfelt message that deeply moved Dembélé.
The win was announced on September 26, 2025, with congratulations from former Barcelona teammates and coach.

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Ousmane Dembélé won the 2025 Ballon d'Or, becoming the sixth French player to claim the honor.
The victory followed a standout season with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), which secured a treble.
Lionel Messi sent a heartfelt message that deeply moved Dembélé.
The win was announced on September 26, 2025, with congratulations from former Barcelona teammates and coach.