Ballon d'Or 2025: Ceremony date revealed! (Official)

The prestigious magazine France Football announced this Monday, May 19, the key dates for the 2025 Ballon d'Or edition. In an official statement, the weekly publication specified that the list of nominees will be unveiled at the beginning of August, while the awards ceremony will take place on September 22, 2025.

To recall, the most recent winner is Spain's Rodrigo Hernández, Manchester City's midfield maestro, who was crowned Ballon d'Or 2024. That distinction sparked heated debate, especially after Real Madrid boycotted the event, having been informed in advance that their star forward Vinicius Junior would not be among the winners.

Who are the favorites to succeed Rodri?

The 2025 edition promises to be fiercely contested, with several strong contenders shining this season.

Here are the names that keep coming up:

• Mohamed Salah: Liverpool's attacking leader, still at the top despite every challenge.
  
• Kylian Mbappé: the new Real Madrid superstar, as decisive as ever on the European stage.
  
• Lamine Yamal: Barcelona's prodigy, impressing everyone with his maturity at such a young age.
  
• Raphinha: Barça's Brazilian winger, dazzling both in La Liga and the Champions League.
  
• Ousmane Dembélé: the Paris Saint-Germain dynamo, putting together a consistent and solid campaign.
  

It's worth noting that this shortlist could still change depending on the season's final showdowns, especially the Champions League final and the FIFA Club World Cup. The final verdict remains open until the very last moment.

Also read: Rafinha reveals his top three favorites for the 2025 Ballon d'Or!

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