Ousmane Dembélé

Nine Legends Share Rare WC-UCL-Ballon d’Or Hat-Trick

September 23, 2025 9:35 am

There are now nine players in the history of football who have achieved one of the sport’s rarest and most prestigious combinations: winning the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League (or European Cup), and the Ballon d’Or. With Ousmane Dembélé’s victory in the 2025 Ballon d’Or, following his Champions League triumph with Paris Saint-Germain and his 2018 World Cup medal with France, he becomes part of a very exclusive club.

The list begins with England’s Sir Bobby Charlton, who lifted the World Cup in 1966, went on to win the European Cup with Manchester United in 1968, and also …

Ronaldinho To Present Ballon D’Or As Yamal, Dembélé Lead

September 22, 2025 9:10 am

The stage is set in Paris for football’s most prestigious individual honor, the Ballon d’Or, and this year’s ceremony will have an added touch of Brazilian flair. Legendary playmaker Ronaldinho Gaúcho, a former winner himself, has been chosen to present the award tonight. The news adds yet another layer of excitement to an evening already charged with anticipation.

Ronaldinho, who claimed the Ballon d’Or in 2005 after dazzling the world with his artistry at Barcelona, remains one of the most beloved figures in football. His presence on stage is certain to evoke nostalgia for fans who remember his smile, tricks, …

Yamal Aims Higher — “I Dream of Winning Many Ballon d’Ors”

September 10, 2025 9:20 am

At just eighteen, Lamine Yamal is already talking like a legend in the making. In a recent appearance on the podcast Resonancia de Corazón, the Barcelona prodigy dropped a line that captured the sport’s imagination: “I don’t dream of winning one Ballon d’Or—I dream of winning many of them.” His words were not boastful so much as quietly assured, an honest appraisal of understanding his own ability and the weight of his ambition.

Yamal followed it with a clear-eyed admission of personal responsibility: “I believe I am a player capable of achieving that, and if I don’t achieve it, …

Mbappé On Ballon D’Or Debate: From Lamine Yamal To Dembélé

September 7, 2025 11:41 am

Kylian Mbappé has spoken about the upcoming Ballon d’Or race, offering his candid thoughts on some of the leading contenders for football’s most prestigious individual prize. His comments come at a time when the award, once dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for more than a decade, has become an open contest shaped by new stars and shifting allegiances.

When asked about Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who has dazzled Europe with his precocious talent, Mbappé was careful not to overstate his view: “Lamine Yamal winning the Ballon d’Or? He’s a Barcelona player, we cannot say anything.” The French …

PSG Suffer Double Blow As Dembélé, Doué Injured

September 6, 2025 4:28 pm

Paris Saint-Germain will have to navigate a crucial stretch of the season without two of their brightest talents. Ousmane Dembélé has been ruled out for six weeks with a hamstring injury, while summer signing Désiré Doué is also sidelined, compounding the club’s concerns ahead of both Ligue 1 and Champions League fixtures.

Dembélé sustained his injury while on international duty with France, cutting short what had been a promising start to the campaign. The winger’s pace and unpredictability have been central to Luis Enrique’s plans, and his absence will be felt immediately. He is now set to miss PSG’s Champions …

Breaking: Ousmane Dembélé Suffers Injury, Tests Scheduled

August 31, 2025 11:45 am

Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé has suffered a fresh injury setback and is set to undergo medical tests in the coming hours to determine the extent of the problem. The French international picked up the issue during PSG’s latest outing, sparking concerns among fans given his history of muscular injuries.

Dembélé, who joined PSG from Barcelona in the summer of 2023, was forced to leave the pitch earlier than expected after signaling discomfort. Club sources have confirmed that medical staff will carry out scans and further examinations to assess the severity. At first glance, the player himself suggested that the …

Dembélé Steps Into The Spotlight On FourFourTwo Cover

August 25, 2025 12:51 pm

Ousmane Dembélé’s resurgence has now been given a glossy stamp of approval. The French winger, whose career has been defined by dazzling highs and frustrating interruptions, graces the latest cover of FourFourTwo, the English monthly that bills itself as the world’s best-selling football magazine.

For Dembélé, the moment feels symbolic. Once regarded as one of the brightest young forwards in Europe, his trajectory was repeatedly slowed by injuries and inconsistency. But recent seasons have brought a steadier, sharper version of the 27-year-old—one who is finally stringing together the kind of performances that hint at his full potential. The editors at …