Tearful Dembele beats Yamal to Ballon d’Or, as Bonmati achieves hat-trick
Summary
Ousmane Dembele from Paris Saint-Germain won the men's Ballon d'Or for 2025, while Aitana Bonmati from Barcelona won the women's Ballon d'Or for the third year in a row. The awards were given at an event in Paris, and both athletes have had successful years with their respective clubs.Key Facts
- Ousmane Dembele plays as a forward for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and helped the club win its first Champions League title.
- Dembele scored 35 goals and provided 16 assists in 53 matches last season.
- Aitana Bonmati plays for Barcelona and has now won the women's Ballon d'Or three years consecutively.
- Bonmati is the third person to win the Ballon d'Or three times, joining Michel Platini and Lionel Messi.
- Lamine Yamal, a young star from Barcelona, won the Kopa award for the best under-21 player for the second time.
- The awards ceremony took place at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France.
- Dembele overcame previous challenges with his team PSG to become a key player.
- Several PSG players were nominated for the men's award, including Gianluigi Donnarumma and Desire Doue.
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