Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele was crowned the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner ahead of Lamine Yamal.

While many believe the accolade was well-deserved, the outcome has left a bitter taste for many in Catalonia who felt Barcelona’s Yamal was unjustly overlooked.

Yamal was widely considered the world's best player last season, but PSG’s victory in the UEFA Champions League appears to have tipped the scales in Dembele's favour.

Yamal, who continues his meteoric rise, did not leave empty-handed, winning the Kopa Trophy for a second consecutive year.

However, it was Dembele who claimed the ultimate prize, cementing his place in the history books.

Yamal’s father, Mounir Nasraoui, publicly expressed his disappointment to El Chiringuito regarding the decision.

"I think this is the greatest harm, I wouldn't say theft, but moral harm caused to a human being, because I believe that Lamine Yamal is by far the best player in the world, and by far the one who makes a lot of difference," he stated.

"Not because he's my son, but because he's the best player in the world. I think there is no rival, Lamine Yamal is Lamine Yamal.

"It must be said that something very strange has happened here. Greetings to all of Spain, and next year it will be a Spanish ball."