"But, after a journey that has had many lows as he battled against injury, inconsistency and questions about his attitude, the 28-year-old has finally seen that prophecy come true after winning the Ballon d'Or - a prize he has long-since dreamt of. As he thanked his family for their sacrifices in helping him win the top men's award in Paris, Dembele broke down in tears, a sign of the ups and downs he has experienced throughout his career."
"Dembele's incredible 2024-25 season helped his club Paris St-Germain win a Ligue 1, Coupe de France and Champions League treble, before also reaching the final of the Club World Cup. He scored 35 goals and recorded 14 assists in all competitions and, after a quiet start to the season, was Europe's most in-form forward according to the stats from the turn of the year."
Xavi predicted in 2021 that, when used properly, Dembele could become the best player in the world. Dembele moved from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona in 2017 for €135.5m, becoming the second most expensive player at the time. He endured injuries, inconsistency and questions about his attitude before changing his approach. In 2024–25 he scored 35 goals and provided 14 assists, helped Paris Saint-Germain win Ligue 1, Coupe de France and the Champions League, and reached the Club World Cup final. He won the Ballon d'Or, thanked his family and broke down in tears. His season surpassed rivals including Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappé.
Read at www.bbc.com
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