Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé made a surprising decision to miss football's prestigious Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, choosing instead to focus on training following his controversial summer transfer from Barcelona.
Ousmane Dembélé has been tipped as a potential Ballon d'Or nominee for 2025, with the French winger's stellar form sparking debate over whether he can challenge football's biggest stars.
Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele and rising star Lamine Yamal have been named in the prestigious Ballon d'Or shortlist. Discover the full list of nominees and what this means for their careers.