Tue Sep 23 20:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Dembélé and Bonmatí Crowned Ballon d’Or Winners for 2025

**Paris, France** – Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain and Aitana Bonmatí have been announced as the winners of the prestigious Ballon d’Or awards for 2025. The ceremony, held Monday night, saw Dembélé take home the coveted trophy after a stellar season with PSG, while Bonmatí’s continued dominance in women’s football earned her the top prize.

Dembélé’s victory marks a significant milestone in his career, culminating in a season where he netted 35 goals and provided 14 assists in 53 appearances for PSG. His contributions were instrumental in securing the club’s first ever Champions League title, along with the Ligue 1 championship and the Coupe de France. He edged out Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, for the award.

Congratulatory messages poured in for the French forward, including those from former PSG teammates Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi. Mbappé, now with Real Madrid, hailed Dembélé as “his brother” and said he deserved the award “1000 times” in an Instagram post. Messi, currently playing for Inter Miami, echoed the sentiment, leaving a comment in Spanish that translated to “Great Ous! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you. You deserve it.”

Dembélé acknowledged the influence of his former Barcelona teammates during his acceptance speech, stating, “I learned so much there, playing alongside players like Messi and [Andres] Iniesta. It was a great learning experience.”

While Dembélé basks in the glory of his first Ballon d’Or win, attention now turns to the next season as he aims to build on his success and cement his place amongst the footballing elite. The victory is also seen by many as the beginning of a new era in football.

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