Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati were crowned the best men’s and women’s players in the world at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday night. Dembele, the Paris Saint-Germain and France forward, took the men’s prize after leading his club to a treble-winning season and their first Champions League success. “What I have… Continue reading Ballon d’Or 2025: Dembele and Bonmati Win Top Prizes
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Nigerian Coach Makes History with Ballon d’Or Nomination
Nigerian coach Justine Madugu has been nominated for the Women’s Team Coach of the Year Award at the Ballon d’Or. He becomes the first Nigerian coach ever shortlisted for a Ballon d’Or award. The 61-year-old guided the Super Falcons to a Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title last month, beating the hosts Morocco 3-2… Continue reading Nigerian Coach Makes History with Ballon d’Or Nomination
Date Set for the 2025 Ballon D’Or
The Ballon d’Or organisers have confirmed this year’s award ceremony will take place on 22 September. The 69th Ballon d’Or will be held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France Football magazine and UEFA said. “The Ballon d’Or will be announced a month earlier than usual this year… The 2025 ceremony will be marked… Continue reading Date Set for the 2025 Ballon D’Or