"Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele is tipped to hold off Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and win the men's Ballon d'Or football prize, while Spain's Aitana Bonmati could win a third consecutive women's prize. Here's what you need to know about the Ballon d'Or 2025: list of 3 itemsend of list The Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious individual prize in football, presented in recognition of outstanding achievements and exceptional talent. It has been presented annually by France Football since 1956."
"The glitzy award ceremony often considered the Oscars of football is scheduled for a Monday start at 19:00 GMT. The ceremony will be held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. France's 28-year-old Dembele has emerged as the top favourite from a list of nominees dominated by Champions League winners PSG. Nine members of the PSG team that won the European crown for the first time in a 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan feature among the 30 nominees."
"Yamal, still just 18, stands out among the other nominees, having emerged as a superstar on the wing at Barcelona, where she is seen as the successor to legendary Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi. Other notable nominees include Viktor Gyokeres, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Cole Palmer, and the key duo from Liverpool's 2024-25 Premier League triumph, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk."
Ousmane Dembele leads the betting for the men's 2025 Ballon d'Or after a 35-goal season that helped Paris Saint-Germain complete a domestic clean sweep and reach the FIFA Club World Cup final. Lamine Yamal, aged 18, is a standout nominee from Barcelona and is viewed as a potential successor to Lionel Messi. Aitana Bonmati is poised to win a third straight women's Ballon d'Or. Nine PSG players from the club's Champions League-winning squad appear among the 30 nominees. Other shortlisted players include Viktor Gyokeres, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Cole Palmer, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior. The ceremony takes place at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris at 19:00 GMT on Monday.
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