On September 22, 2025, stakeholders from the footballing world gathered at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris , France, for the 69th edition of the Ballon d'Or ceremony. On September 22, 2025, stakeholders from the footballing world gathered at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, for the 69th edition of the Ballon d'Or ceremony. The 2025 Ballon d'Or award is expected to be a keenly contested one between Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal. ADVERTISEMENTOn the red carpet, Adekunle Gold was recorded exchanging pleasantries with Ballon d'Or nominee Van Dijk, who is the captain of Liverpool FC and the Dutch national team. Ahead of his appearance at the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony, Adekunle Gold performed at the international lifestyle and motorsport event Gumball 3000 in Bucharest, Romania, with over 200,000 people in attendance.