PARIS: French star Ousmane Dembele has etched his name into football history by winning the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or, capping off a remarkable season that brought Paris Saint-Germain their maiden UEFA Champions League crown. At 28 years of age, Dembele stood tall among the world’s elite, outpacing Barcelona’s prodigy Lamine Yamal and PSG teammate Vitinha to claim football’s most prestigious individual honor. Dembele’s brilliance was further recognized as he was named UEFA Champions League Player of the Season, underscoring his influence on the pitch. His performances in crunch moments, particularly during the Champions League run, showcased a level of maturity, consistency, and leadership that silenced critics and thrilled fans worldwide. Lamine Yamal lifted the Kopa Trophy as the best young player, while PSG’s shot-stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma secured the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper.