Paris: The prestigious Ballon d’Or award has been won by PSG player Ousmane Dembélé. His performance was crucial for PSG this season as they secured the Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and, for the first time, the UEFA Champions League titles. Dembélé’s shift from a winger to a center forward proved effective, helping him score 35 goals this past season. Notably, he had an outstanding performance in the Champions League final against Inter Milan.
Young player Lamine Yamal was the runner-up, but Dembélé’s consistency and talent set him apart.
In the women’s category, Aitana Bonmatí made history by winning the Ballon d’Or for the third consecutive time. She is the first female football player to achieve this milestone. Despite being unable to play at the start of the Euro tournament due to injury, Bonmatí’s contributions were vital for leading Spain to the finals and guiding Barcelona to yet another league title. She outperformed fellow players Marianna Caldentey and Champions League winner Alessia Russo for this accolade.