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Dembélé Favored Over Yamal as Ballon d’Or 2025 Gala Begins in Paris

A PSG‑dominated ballot reflects their treble‑winning campaign under the season‑based voting now used for the award.

Overview

  • Bookmakers and multiple outlets tip the PSG forward for the men’s prize, with Barcelona’s 18-year-old Lamine Yamal seen as the main threat.
  • The ceremony starts at the Théâtre du Châtelet on Monday evening, streaming free on L’Équipe’s YouTube, with U.S. coverage on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo.
  • PSG’s nine nominees headline the 30-man list after a Champions League triumph and domestic sweep, while 2024 winner Rodri is out of contention due to injury.
  • Reports of an early winner leak surfaced, but France Football says only editor-in-chief Vincent Garcia knows the result and no players have been informed.
  • Attendance is complicated by PSG’s Marseille match being moved to Monday, and Aitana Bonmatí pursues a third straight women’s award as expanded women’s categories debut.