Dembélé Ballon d’Or: Historic Night in Photos

Many of they were waiting for the coronation of their champion. Several hundred to have made the trip to the Théâtre du Châtelet to support it and acclaim it when Ronaldinho announced its name as Ballon d’Or 2025. This Monday, Ousmane Dembélé won the Grail for any footballer by winning the most prestigious individual distinction. And he wanted to share it with his fans.

Present on the forecourt of the theater, at the foot of the red carpet, since the start of the evening, the ultras of Paris Saint-Germain have put a crazy atmosphere throughout the ceremony. Naturally, the new Golden Ball 2025 wanted to thank them by bringing them the trophy. The images are beautiful and reflect the joy of the native of Évreux, very moved during her speech.

Always as smiling, Ousmane Dembélé wanted to share those who support him on a daily basis. Franck Fife / AFP

At the announcement of his name, the Ultras had already started the party by launching a fireworks and cracking smoke bombs in front of the theater. A superb spectacle despite the defeat of their club during the Clasico at Olympique de Marseille, which has completely passed in the background following the coronation of their champion.

ICON SPORT/Baptiste Fernandez
ICON SPORT/Baptiste Fernandez

In addition to the fans, Ousmane Dembélé was also able to thank his relatives. Extremely moved on stage during his speech, especially when he spoke of his mother, the French international split the armor as rarely. A suspended moment, at the height of the event.

The tears of Ousmane Dembélé on the stage of the Châtelet Theater. Icon Sport
The tears of Ousmane Dembélé on the stage of the Châtelet Theater. Icon Sport

After Raymond Kopa (1958), Michel Platini (1983, 1984, 1985), Jean-Pierre Papin (1991), Zinedine Zidane (1998) and Karim Benzema (2022), Ousmane Dembélé is the 6th French to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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