Ballon d’Or 2025 Power Rankings: Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal Emerge as Leading Contenders After Unforgettable Seasons
If you thought the Ballon d’Or had lost its spark after the legendary reign of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo came to an end, think again. The race for football’s most coveted individual prize is as thrilling as ever. In 2024, Rodri claimed the Golden Ball after one of the tightest contests in recent memory, edging out Vinicius Jr, whose club, Real Madrid, famously boycotted the Paris ceremony in protest over their star missing out.