PSG Leads Men's Ballon D'Or Nominees, With Luminaries in Contention
2025 Ballon d'Or: PSG Leads the Pack with Nine Nominees
The football world eagerly awaits the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony, scheduled for September 22 in Paris, as a new winner will be crowned. This year's nominees, announced on August 7, feature a diverse and talented group of players from some of the top European clubs [1][3][5].
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) leads the pack with an impressive nine nominees, making them the team with the most Ballon d'Or nominees in 2025 [1][3]. Notable PSG nominees include Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Vitinha [1].
Other leading clubs are also well-represented. Barcelona boasts four nominees, including Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Aitana Bonmatí (Women), and Caroline Graham Hansen (Women) [1]. Real Madrid has three nominees, with Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior among them [3]. Liverpool has three nominees as well, with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Florian Wirtz on the list [3]. Arsenal has four nominees, including Declan Rice, Mariona Caldentey (Women), Emily Fox (Women), and Steph Catley (Women) [3].
One of the most intriguing nominees is Scott McTominay from Manchester United. If he wins, he would become the second Scot to win the award, following Denis Law in 1964. Should McTominay triumph, he would also be the first player from Diego Maradona's former club to win the award [2].
Interestingly, no players from Manchester City are among the 30 nominees for the 2025 Ballon d'Or [4]. This marks a change from previous years, where stars like Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva have been contenders.
The absence of some past winners, such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, adds an extra layer of excitement to this year's race. Both players have won multiple awards in the past, but neither is on the list of 30 nominees for the 2025 Ballon d'Or [4].
The 2025 Ballon d'Or promises to be a thrilling event, with a diverse pool of talented players vying for the prestigious award. The ceremony on September 22 will undoubtedly reveal the deserving winner who will join the ranks of football's greatest players.
[1] Ballon d'Or 2025: Full list of nominees
[2] Scott McTominay: Who is the first Scottish nominee for the Ballon d'Or since Ally McCoist in 1987?
[3] PSG lead the way with nine Ballon d'Or nominees
[4] Manchester City have no Ballon d'Or nominees for the first time in 12 years
[5] Ballon d'Or 2025: The full list of nominees
- Alongside the football world's excitement, the sports betting community is abuzz with speculations about the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
- In addition to football, the health of some nominees has become a topic of discussion, with numerous articles appearing in various fashion magazines.
- The champion teams of European leagues, including the premier league, the Bundesliga, and the Serie A, have players nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
- Alongside football and the Ballon d'Or, the champions league, MLB, NHL, and racing events are also making headlines in the sports section of news outlets.
- The absence of some past winners, such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, has left room for new champions in sports betting, with Betis, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea becoming popular choices.
- It's not just football that's capturing attention this season; the ongoing MLB games, with teams like the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, have also been topics of discussion in sports-related news.
- The NHL has been particularly exciting this year, with the Stanley Cup races heating up between teams like the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche.
- The champions of the European leagues, like Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Real Madrid, have players who also excel in golf, with players like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Álvaro Morata being members of elite golf clubs.
- Alongside the Ballon d'Or, the NBA, with stars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry, and the world of mixed martial arts, with Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov, have been making waves in sports news.
- As the tennis season progresses, tennis betting enthusiasts will keep a close eye on players like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Naomi Osaka, as they vie for coveted tournament titles in tournaments like Wimbledon and the US Open.
