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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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PSG and France national team forward Ousmane Dembélé was awarded the 2025 Ballon D'or on Sept. 22 for his standout season that included victories in the Champions League, Ligue 1, Trophée des champions, Coupe de France and a UEFA Super Cup.

COMMENTARY | Surprise, Disappointment, Redemption: An Overview of the Ballon d’Or 2025 Ceremony

By Golnar Jalinous, Deputy Sports Editor October 6, 2025

The time of year came when the world’s biggest soccer talents gathered in Paris to reveal who would be crowned the king and queen of 2025. Since the turn of the century, the Ballon d’Or has generally...

The Ballon d'Or is widely regarded as  the most coveted and prestigious individual award anyone can win in soccer. It's been won by the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. This year, it went to Rodri.

COMMENTARY | ‘Robbed,’ ‘Fraud,’ ‘Rigged’: Ballon d’Or Ceremony’s Annual Scrutiny Continues

By Golnar Jalinous, Special to The Hoya November 7, 2024

Manchester City and Spain national team superstar Rodri Hernández Cascante won his first Ballon d’Or — an award soccer fans were sure was going to Real Madrid and Brazil star Vinícius Jr. — on...

3 Stars Top Ballon D’or Shortlist

By Michael Appau and Cem Yolbulan November 5, 2010

At the end of every year, thrills run through the international soccer world as the ceremony for the most prestigious individual award approaches. Last week, FIFA came out with the 23-man list of finalists...

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