Dembele's especially emotional moment when receiving the Golden Ball

(Dan Tri) - Ousmane Dembele could not hold back his tears when he won the Golden Ball for the first time. The player hugged his mother on stage, creating an emotional moment.

Overcoming strong opponent Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele won the Golden Ball 2025 at the Gala night held in Paris early this morning (Vietnam time). This is the first time in his career that the French striker has had the honor of receiving this noble title.

Dembele burst into tears after knowing he was the owner of the Golden Ball award (Photo: Goal).

The Golden Ball award is a reward for a year of tireless efforts by Dembele. The star born in 1997 had an explosive season when he scored 35 goals, assisted 16 goals after 53 appearances for PSG. He played an important role in helping PSG win 5 titles: Champions League, Ligue 1, National Cup, French Super Cup, European Super Cup.

After learning that he had won the award, Dembele burst into tears of happiness. There was a time when the French striker seemed to be "drowning" at Barcelona, ​​but he has grown strongly at PSG under the guidance of coach Luis Enrique.

Speaking on stage, Dembele shared: “I am actually a bit nervous. Receiving an award from one of the greatest legends (Ronaldinho) is something I still can’t believe. This is a collective achievement, I want to thank all my teammates.

First of all, I would like to thank PSG, the club that signed me in 2023. I would like to thank the President and the entire team. This is a truly wonderful family. PSG has always been an elite team. President Nasser al-Khelaifi has treated me with love. He was like a father to me. Coach Luis Enrique is like another father to me. He has had a huge influence on my career.

Before winning the Golden Ball, Dembele was looked at with suspicion (Photo: BBC).

I would also like to thank all the clubs I have played for, from Dortmund, Rennes, to Barcelona, ​​my dream club. Playing with great players like Iniesta or Messi is an unforgettable experience for me. In particular, I have learned a lot from Messi."

Dembele then mentioned coach Deschamps and his ambition to win the 2026 World Cup with the French team. He also expressed his affection for his hometown of Eure, where he often returns and receives support from his close neighbors.

After his speech, Dembele mentioned a very special person, his mother, Fatimata. The organizers invited Fatimata to the stage to share the joy with her son. Dembele continued to cry and said: “I want to thank you, Mom, for always being by my side. As a family, we have been through everything together, and will always be together.”

Dembele is the 6th French player to win the Ballon d'Or in history. He helps France equal the number of times it has won this title with Argentina. However, the Tango country has only one winner: Lionel Messi.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/khoanh-khac-dac-biet-xuc-dong-cua-dembele-khi-nhan-qua-bong-vang-20250923091459526.htm