"After another crazy season of football, it's set to be another fiercely contested Ballon d'Or. Last year, Manchester City's Rodri claimed the award despite strong competition from Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior. This year, it looks like another two horse race as Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal are the most likely to take the prestigious award. Despite strong support for Yamal to surpass Ronaldo Nozario to become the youngest ever Ballon d'Or winner, Dembélé has backing from within Bayern Munich, specifically from Dayot Upamecano."
""He's come a long way. We've gone through a lot together. We went to school together. We always knew he would become a very big player - and today he's one of the best in the world." said the French center-back (via @iMiaSanMia). It remains to be seen whether Upamecano's childhood friend will go from "one of the best in the world" to the best in the world. Dembélé is the favourite going into the award, however, stranger things have happened in football."
"The award ceremony takes place at 9:00 PM (CET) on 22 September, 2025 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France. Be sure to catch it to find out who, according to France Football at least, is dubbed the best player in the world. Bayern Munich will get some down time...not much, but some. The Bavarians are not back in action until Friday against Werder Bremen, so a day or two of rest will not be such a bad thing"
Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal stand out as the primary contenders for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, creating a two-horse race with strong public and internal backing. Dembélé receives vocal support from Bayern teammate Dayot Upamecano, who recalled their shared upbringing and praised Dembélé as one of the best in the world. Fans hope Yamal could become the youngest ever winner, potentially surpassing Ronaldo Nazário. The award ceremony is scheduled for 22 September 2025 at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Bayern Munich will have brief rest before facing Werder Bremen while squad form and individual performances remain under scrutiny.
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