On September 22, Ousmane Dembélé made history by winning the 2025 Ballon d'Or, at the end of an exceptional season with PSG. The Parisian winger has won everything: Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Champions Trophy and European Super Cup. A magical year, rewarded with the most prestigious individual distinction in world football. His friend in the French team, Dayot Upamecano, could not contain his emotion. In the columns of Parisianthe Bayern Munich defender admitted to having shed a little tear.
“We went to the same school, we knew the same fields, I played against him in CM1-CM2. Honestly, I don't have the words! We all knew he would become a great player, but still… When I saw him lift the Ballon d'Or, it brought tears to my eyes. I should have been there for the ceremony, but I couldn't make it. Seeing him thank his mother, his family, his friends, everyone who was there… It was a magnificent moment” Absent during the ceremony, Upamecano admits to having been deeply touched by his friend's speech.
