The Digest:
As the 2025 Ballon d'Or approaches, the race for the prestigious football accolade is heating up. With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo absent, players like Ousmane Dembélé and Raphinha lead the charge. This year's award promises a thrilling contest.
Key Points:
- Nominees for the 2025 Ballon d'Or will be revealed on August 7, 2025.
- The full list will feature around 20 male players.
- The Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled for September 22, 2025.
- The ceremony will take place at Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris.
- Nominees will be based on global football performances over the past year.
- Women’s Ballon d'Or nominees will be announced later due to international competitions.
- The excitement grows with names like Dembélé and Raphinha in the mix.
The 2025 Ballon d'Or is set to be one of the most exciting in recent years. As anticipation builds, fans eagerly await who will rise to claim the prestigious title.
Sources: Vanguard, Goal.com
