Ballon d’Or 2025: Rashford names three players to win award

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, has named three players he feels could win the 2025 Ballon d’Or award.

Rashford, who is currently on a season-long loan at Barcelona, has included two of his new team-mates.

Apart from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, the England international has picked Ousmane Dembele as another player that deserves to be crowned the best in the world.

“[Ousmane] Dembélé, Raphinha, they all deserve it,” Rashford said.

“It’s hard to pick one, but they’re all mature and have had a fantastic season.

“Lamine is so young that he is sure to win it. He’s a top talent, a top player.”

The trio of Dembele, Yamal and Raphinha all made the 30-man nominee shortlist for this year’s Ballon d’Or.

Ballon d’Or 2025: Rashford names three players to win award