Barely a few months after the end of the historic season of Paris Saint-Germain, the 2025 Golden Ball ceremony was inevitably very favorable to the men of Luis Enrique. Six of them finished in the first ten, with a consecration for Ousmane Dembélé, winner of the trophy. Originally presented as one of the podium favorites, Achraf Hakimi was finally ranked sixth. A place that continues to be talked about.
Many observers have said their misunderstanding to see the Moroccan side that they have not been better classified by voters. A week later, some have still not unloaded and last Sunday, it was Bertrand Latour who gave his opinion. For the troublemaker of Canal Football Clubthe scandal was not far away.
“It's a big surprise for everyone that Mohamed Salah is in front of him. And it raises a question, moreover, from the African Ballon d'Or which could seem acquired in advance. This is not the case at all. »» And the journalist to deplore the way in which Achraf Hakimi's services were appreciated by the voters.
Achraf Hakimi, a classification “not far from the scandal”
“In any case, I think he is not recognized at his fair value on the season he has made. (…) That he may not have it, it was understandable, that he is not in the three, we are not far from the scandal, I find. »» Strong words from the observer who then asked himself a basic question. “If you are in his place, what should you do more?” »»
With crazy statistics for a side, the Moroccan international has indeed lived a very high level season, from one end to the other, whether with PSG or its selection. The former Real Madrid and Inter Milan continues in any case on his momentum, he who still has a lot of goals in front of him for this new season. And always the ambition to shine as it does month after month.
