Scheduled to excite the football world, the 69th version of Ballon d’Or 2025 will be held on September 22 in Paris. Fans all around are already speculating about possible victors.
Who are the main contenders?
With the awards ceremony approaching, rumors about the winners have started particularly if Paris Saint-Germain wins the Champions League, Ousmane Dembele is a strong favorite.
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Also under scrutiny is Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s emerging star. His outstanding showings have placed him among the best candidates. Other major names showing remarkable form this season are not far behind Raphinha and Mohamed Salah.
What makes this year’s award unique?
The global prize will unveil extra honors for women this year. Among these categories are Best Club of the Year, Best Young Player, Best Goalkeeper, Top Scorer, and Best Coach.
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The Socrates Award will also celebrate athletes for their society contributions. Recognizing accomplishments outside the field, this is an innovative step toward inclusiveness in football.
Why fans are looking forward to it?
The Ballon d’Or 2025 looks to be an exciting affair. New categories added indicate more stars will be honored. This means more drama, surprises, and stories to follow.
The football world waits to see who will claim the illustrious decorations as the date approaches. Conditions are right for a Parisian night of splendor.
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