BALLON D’ Or SET FOR SEPTEMBER 2025

The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. This 69th edition of football’s most prestigious individual award is co-organized by UEFA and Groupe Amaury, the publisher of France Football and L’Équipe. Notably, this year’s ceremony will introduce new awards for women players, including the Women’s Kopa Trophy (Best Young Player), Women’s Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper), and Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy (Top Scorer), reflecting a broader commitment to recognizing excellence in women’s football.

🏆 Leading Contenders for the 2025 Ballon d’Or
As of now, the race for the 2025 Ballon d’Or is highly competitive, with several standout performers:

Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain): Dembélé has emerged as a frontrunner, thanks to his pivotal role in PSG’s domestic success and their strong Champions League campaign. He has scored 21 goals and provided eight assists in Ligue 1, and added eight goals with four assists in the Champions League. His odds have improved significantly, making him a favorite for the award.

Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona): At just 17, Yamal has been instrumental in Barcelona’s LaLiga triumph and domestic treble. His exceptional performances have sparked discussions about his potential to win the Ballon d’Or, highlighting his rapid rise in the football world.

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): Salah has had an outstanding season, contributing significantly to Liverpool’s Premier League title win. His consistent performances have kept him in contention for the Ballon d’Or.

Raphinha (FC Barcelona): Raphinha’s contributions to Barcelona’s successful season have also placed him among the top contenders for the award.

Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan): Martínez has been a key figure in Inter Milan’s journey to the Champions League final, boosting his profile as a potential Ballon d’Or winner.

The official list of nominees will be announced in early August 2025, with 100 journalists from the top FIFA-ranked countries casting their votes to determine the winners.
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For viewers in Nigeria, the ceremony will be broadcast live, with details on channels and streaming platforms to be announced closer to the event date