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How Dembele floored Yamal win Ballon d’Or men’s award
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Paris Saint-Germain forward, Ousmane Dembélé, was Monday night crowned the winner of the 2025 men’s Ballon d’Or.
The French side’s domestic dominance and run to Champions League glory meant PSG were always likely to house the winner of this year’s award.
While right back Achraf Hakimi and midfield maestro Vitinha were touted as possible champions, Dembélé has been one of the top favourites for several months alongside Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, who finished second in voting.
Now 28, Dembélé enjoyed the best season of his career in 2024–25. He began the campaign in his usual spot on the right side of PSG’s attack but was quickly turned into a striker by manager, Luis Enrique, whose decision proved to be a masterstroke.
In Ligue 1, Dembélé plundered 21 goals and eight assists in 29 appearances, sharing the division’s top scorer award and earning a spot in the Team of the Year, but it was his performances in the Champions League which really boosted his push for the Ballon d’Or.
The France international played an integral role in PSG’s success, racking up eight goals and scoring against big opponents like Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal.
When he wasn’t scoring goals in Europe, Dembélé was creating them. He ended the campaign with six assists, including for the decisive goal in the semifinal victory over Arsenal and two of the five goals netted in the final against Inter.
“Winning a Ballon d’Or when you’re a football player is obviously the Holy Grail individually,” Dembélé told France Football in June. “It’s something you dream about when you’re little.
“I remember back when it was on Téléfoot, when I saw the players appear to receive the Ballon d’Or, it was incredible. Just the object, the ball, it’s exceptional”.
Galatasaray have received two €120 million bids for striker, Victor Osimhen.
As the summer window opens, clubs are scrambling for Osimhen’s signature.
The Turkish champions are already believed to have received several big-money approaches from Europe.
A Saudi Arabian club has now entered the race to sign the Super Eagles talisman with a similar offer.
According to Turkish transfer insider, Serhan Türk, Galatasaray now have two different €120m offers on the table to consider; one from a European club and another from Saudi Arabia.
However, he did not disclose the name of the Saudi Pro League club.
Atlético Madrid have already seen a huge offer for Osimhen rejected.
Frank Lampard has signed a new deal with Coventry that is set to keep him with the Premier League side until 2029, it was announced Tuesday.
Lampard was in charge as the Sky Blues to English football’s top-flight for the first time in 25 years by winning last season’s second-tier Championship.
The 48-year-old former England midfielder took over at the Midlands club in November 2024 and helped them to a play-off finish in his first season in charge before losing out to Sunderland in the semi-finals.
“I’m delighted to have signed a new contract, it’s a real honour to represent this club,” said Lampard, already looking forward to the challenge of Premier League football.
Lampard, previously in charge of Chelsea, Everton and Derby, added: “After the incredible work of everybody to get promoted and win the Championship, it was important to enjoy the moment, and we certainly did as a city.
“Our job then as staff, and for the players of course, is to firstly recharge but also focus on what we want to do and what we need to for next season. There’s a lot of work to do on and off the pitch as a football club, so those things have been ongoing.
“I’m looking forward to getting back with the players, to see them all and get ready for the new season.”
Coventry have a tough start to their Premier League return, with Lampard’s team away to champions Arsenal on August 21.
Cote d’Ivoire legend, Didier Drogba, has slammed the Video Assistant Referee, VAR, after his country was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.
The Elephants were beaten 2-1 by Norway in their Round of 32 clash on Tuesday night.
Antonio Nusa opened the scoring in the first half, before Amad Diallo levelled for the Ivorians.
But Erling Haaland tapped home the winner late in the game, to send Norway through.
After the game, Drogba took to his X page, to question why Nicolas Pepe didn’t get a penalty for a foul in the area.
“Disgraceful that penalty not given for Nicolas Pépé… what is VAR even for?” Drogba wrote.
Norway will now play Brazil in the last 16 of the tournament.
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