Ousmane Dembélé is the clear frontrunner for the 2025 Ballon d’Or after a stunning season with PSG (35 goals, 16 assists) and a historic treble. The club has openly backed him, with vocal support from both Luis Enrique and Nasser Al-Khelaïfi.
But behind the scenes, the spotlight on Dembélé is reportedly causing some tension. According to L’Équipe, players like Gianluigi Donnarumma and João Neves haven’t fully appreciated a campaign too focused on the French winger, especially with nine PSG players nominated — a club record.
In response, the club has dialed back its public messaging. Internally, Al-Khelaïfi reportedly reminded the squad: “Every PSG player deserves the Ballon d’Or.”
Outwardly, unity prevails. But with personal accolades on the line, internal competition could start to test the balance of a team chasing global recognition.
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