In the buildup to the highly anticipated 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, football legend Bastian Schweinsteiger has stirred controversy by ranking teenage sensation Lamine Yamal above Ousmane Dembele.
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The former German international made the comment following Spain’s electrifying win over France in the UEFA Nations League semi-final.
According to a report by Metro UK, Schweinsteiger shared his thoughts with SWR, stating: “Ballon d’Or? Lamine Yamal has to be put higher than Dembele. Lamine Yamal was better tonight.”
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Yamal, the 16-year-old Barcelona winger, played a pivotal role in Spain’s win, boosting his chances of securing a top spot in the Ballon d’Or rankings. This year’s award race is especially competitive, with both Yamal and Dembele posting stellar seasons across Europe.
Yamal clinched the LaLiga and Copa del Rey titles under coach Hansi Flick at Barcelona, while Dembele was instrumental in Paris Saint-Germain’s treble-winning campaign — securing the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, and Coupe de France.
While Schweinsteiger did not reveal his top pick for the Ballon d’Or, his comments have fueled online debate over Yamal's rapid rise and whether experience or impact should weigh more heavily in the selection process.
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The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony promises high drama as fans, pundits, and players await the final rankings. With his consistent form and clutch performances, Yamal’s name is now echoing louder in conversations about football’s highest individual honor.
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