Dembele's especially emotional moment when receiving the Golden Ball

(Dan Tri) - Ousmane Dembele could not hold back his tears when he won the Golden Ball for the first time. The player hugged his mother on stage, creating an emotional moment.

Overcoming strong contender Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele won the 2025 Ballon d'Or at the Gala held in Paris early this morning (Vietnam time). This is the first time in his career that the French striker has had the honor of receiving this prestigious award.

Dembele burst into tears after learning he was the winner of the Ballon d'Or (Photo: Goal).

The Ballon d'Or award is a reward for Dembele's tireless efforts throughout the year. The 1997-born star had a breakout season, scoring 35 goals and providing 16 assists in 53 appearances for PSG. He played a crucial role in helping PSG win five titles: the Champions League, Ligue 1, the French Cup, the French Super Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup.

After learning he had received the award, Dembele burst into tears of happiness. There was a time when the French striker seemed to be "sinking" at Barcelona, ​​but he has risen strongly at PSG under the guidance of coach Luis Enrique.

Speaking on stage, Dembele shared: “I’m a little nervous. Receiving this award from one of the greatest legends (Ronaldinho) is something I still can’t believe. This is a collective achievement, and I want to thank all my teammates.”

First of all, I want to thank PSG, the team that signed me in 2023. I would like to express my gratitude to the President and the entire team. It's truly a wonderful family. PSG has always been an outstanding team. President Nasser al-Khelaifi treated me with love; he was like a father to me. Coach Luis Enrique was also like another father to me. He was a figure who had a huge influence on my career.

Before winning the Ballon d'Or, Dembele faced skepticism (Photo: BBC).

I also want to thank all the clubs I've played for, from Dortmund and Rennes to Barcelona, ​​my dream club. Playing alongside great players like Iniesta and Messi has been an unforgettable experience for me. In particular, I've learned a lot from Messi.”

Dembele then mentioned coach Deschamps and the ambition to win the 2026 World Cup with the French national team. He also expressed his affection for his hometown of Eure, where he often returns and receives support from his close neighbors.

After his speech, Dembele mentioned a very special person: his mother, Fatimata. The organizers invited Fatimata onto the stage to share in her son's joy. Dembele continued to cry and said, "I want to thank you, Mom, for always being there for me. With family, we've been through it all together, and we'll always be together."

Dembele is the sixth French player to win the Ballon d'Or in history. He helped France equal Argentina in the number of times they have won the award. However, the country of Tango has only had one recipient: Lionel Messi.

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