Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has reacted after missing out on the 2025 Ballon d’Or, which was awarded to Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele on Monday night in Paris.In a brief statement shared after the ceremony, the 18-year-old Spanish international expressed no disappointment, instead stressing his belief in divine timing.“God’s plan is perfect,” Yamal wrote, suggesting he remains optimistic about future opportunities despite the setback.
Yamal, who has enjoyed a breakthrough year with Barcelona and Spain, was among the finalists for the prestigious award but ultimately lost out to Dembele, who claimed the honour for the first time in his career.The Ballon d’Or, organised annually by France Football, recognises the best performing footballer in the world over the past season.