Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele is tipped to hold off Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and win the men’s Ballon d’Or football prize, while Spain’s Aitana Bonmati could win a third consecutive women’s prize.Here’s what you need to know about the Ballon d’Or 2025:Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listWhat’s the Ballon d’Or?The Ballon d’Or is the most prestigious individual prize in football, presented in recognition of outstanding achievements and exceptional talent.It has been presented annually by France Football since 1956.What time does the Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony start?The glitzy award ceremony – often considered the Oscars of football – is scheduled for a Monday start at 19:00 GMT.Where will the Ballon d’Or ceremony be held?The ceremony will be held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France.Who is likely to win the men’s Ballon d’Or in 2025?France’s 28-year-old Dembele has emerged as the top favourite from a list of nominees dominated by Champions League winners PSG.Nine members of the PSG team that won the European crown for the first time in a 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan feature among the 30 nominees.Yamal, still just 18, stands out among the other nominees, having emerged as a superstar on the wing at Barcelona, where he is seen as the successor to legendary Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi.Other notable nominees include Viktor Gyokeres, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Cole Palmer, and the key duo from Liverpool’s 2024-25 Premier League triumph, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior are on the list too, a year after Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony, outraged that the latter had been overlooked for the prize. Advertisement Why ar …
