Ballon d'Or Power Rankings: Cole Palmer on the Rise but Still Behind Mohamed Salah, Lamine Yamal and More
PARIS, FRANCE, JUL 16 – Two Paris Saint-Germain players are among the top contenders for the 2025 Ballon d'Or following Chelsea's Club World Cup victory and shifting player performances.
- The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony is set for September 22nd, France Football announced, at Théâtre du Châtelet.
- Following the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday, July 13, Chelsea beat PSG, reshaping the Ballon d'Or rankings. The event's outcome shifted top contenders' standings.
- In the updated power rankings, Lamine Yamal rose to first place, Cole Palmer claimed a podium spot and Hakimi and Mendes climbed higher.
- As the Ballon d'Or race heats up, Mohamed Salah is competing fiercely, and the latest standings were published by B/R Football network.
- Beyond the Golden Ball, other awards like the Kopa, Coach and Lev Yashin trophies will be handed out, as the ceremony is scheduled for September 22nd, France Football announced.
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Ballon d'Or Power Rankings: Cole Palmer on the rise but still behind Mohamed Salah, Lamine Yamal and more
Raphinha is surely a contender after his incredible season, PSG boast several players who could win it, but none of them are in the top spot
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Read Full ArticleIn an interview with 360 Sport, Hervé Renard felt that Ashraf Hakimi deserved the Ballon d'Or after a season when the PSG defender was "exceptional, regular and decisive".
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