Barcelona stars Lamine Yamal and Raphinha may miss out on the 2025 Ballon d’Or after their team was knocked out of the UEFA Champions League.
The Spanish side lost the semi-finals 7–6 on aggregate to Inter Milan, a result that could harm their top players’ chances of winning the prestigious award.
According to GFFN, French winger Ousmane Dembélé is now the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.
The PSG star is having an incredible season, with 33 goals and 13 assists in 46 matches. With a Ligue 1 title already secured and still competing in both the Champions League and Coupe de France, Dembélé could strengthen his case even more.
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Yamal and Raphinha, despite being in top form, no longer have the chance to win Europe’s biggest club trophy this season, which is a key factor in Ballon d’Or voting.
Many football fans are discussing who should be crowned the world’s best player in 2025, with names like Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and Raphinha in the mix.
Juventus legends roots for Mohammed Salah
For former Juventus forward Paolo Di Canio though, there’s only one clear winner, and that is Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
In April, Di Canio praised the Egyptian’s performances, stating that:
Salah has been amazing.
Salah is leading the Premier League scoring chart and helped Liverpool win the league title this season.
Even though Liverpool exited the Champions League earlier, Di Canio still backs Salah. He shared;
He’s shown world-class quality all season.
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As the season nears its end, fans are watching closely to see who will rise and claim the Ballon d’Or crown.
