Why the injury of Ousmane Dembélé will have no impact on the allocation of the Ballon d'Or

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

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Touched in the thigh on Friday with the French team, Ousmane Dembélé will miss between 6 to 8 weeks of competition. A big blow for Paris Saint-Germain but also for the former Barcelona, ​​more than ever in the race to win the Golden Ball 2025. An injury which will have no impact on the allocation of the precious Grail since the period to be taken into account by the voters to determine their ballot is indeed closed for more than a month.

Article 3 of the Golden Ball Regulation specifies: “The reference period incorporates the entire season, from August 1, 2024 to August 2, 2025, international competitions included (club World Cup; Euro, Copa America and CAN in women). As a reminder, the 2024 Olympics were for the previous edition ». It remains to be seen who will be the lucky winner when the trophy will be handed over on September 22.

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Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.