Paris Saint‑Germain’s Ousmane Dembele was visibly moved as he accepted the 2025 Ballon d’Or, tearfully dedicating the award to those closest to him.
On social media, he posted “Lots of joy, pride and emotion. A dream come true. Thank you to all those who have always supported me throughout this journey.”
In his speech, Dembele admitted he hadn’t planned to get emotional, but recalling his family, especially his mother, overcame him.
He also emphasized that, while it is an individual award, it reflects collective effort, crediting his club, teammates, and coaching staff.
His post and reactions from peers caught wide attention. Lionel Messi, for instance, congratulated him “Great Ous!!! Congratulations, I’m very happy for you. You deserve it.”
The moment resonated deeply not just as a victory, but as a gesture of gratitude, humility, and recognition of the journey behind the accolade.
Source: Ghanaweb
