Ballon d'Or
Meet the first-ever player to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or, 69 years ago
Sir Stanley Matthews of Blackpool became the first Ballon d’Or winner in 1956, while Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal were tipped as 2025 favourites.
Ballon d’Or honour: Only two Ghanaian footballers have been nominated
With no Ghanaian making the 2025 shortlist, YEN.com.gh takes a look at the only two footballers from the country who have ever received a Ballon d’Or nomination.
3 strong reasons for Ousmane Dembele to scoop 2025 Ballon d'Or honour
YEN.com.gh has looked at 3 major reasons French footballer Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain deserves to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or ahead of Lamine Yamal.
Final predicted Ballon d'Or rankings emerge ahead of Monday's awards night
Ousmane Dembele led the 2025 Ballon d’Or power rankings after a record-breaking PSG season, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé close behind ahead of Monday's event.
When Michael Essien made Ghana proud at Ballon d'Or ceremony
Michael Essien earned a historic Ballon d’Or nomination in 2005, making Ghana proud and cementing his legacy as one of Africa’s greatest midfielders.
Explaining whether the Ballon d'Or is made of pure gold or not
Discover what the Ballon d’Or is really made of, ahead of the September 22 gala in Paris as Ousmane Dembele is tipped to be crowned ahead of Lamine Yamal.
Ballon d'Or organisers reportedly tell star player he's scooped the award
Ousmane Dembele of PSG has reportedly been informed he will win the 2025 Ballon d’Or in Paris, beating Lamine Yamal, Vitinha and other top nominees.
Kylian Mbappe explains why he will boycott Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony
Kylian Mbappe has explained why he will skipp the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, backing Ousmane Dembele to win the award ahead of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal.
5 reasons Ousmane Dembele is the unstoppable 2025 Ballon d’Or winner
Ousmane Dembele delivered a historic 2024/25 season with PSG, racking up career-best numbers and cementing his place as the clear 2025 Ballon d’Or winner.
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