Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona Femeni Named Clubs of the Year at Ballon d'Or
Paris Saint-Germain has been honored as the Men’s Club of the Year following a landmark season that saw them finally clinch the Champions League title. The French club was celebrated at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, with the official social media confirming their win after overcoming tough competition from other top European teams. This award marks a major achievement for PSG, who have long pursued this ultimate accolade in club football.
Ousmane Dembele, sidelined due to injury, represented PSG on stage and accepted the trophy. Although he missed the club’s 2-0 victory over Lyon the same night, Dembele expressed gratitude to the entire team and staff. He said, "On behalf of all the Paris Saint-Germain club, I would like to say thank you to the president and sporting director, all the staff and, of course, our coach, Luis Enrique. Our fans always support us, and always stand behind us. We have created an incredible club, and we always fight together side by side. We played against Bayern in the semi-final, which was incredible and which could have also won the Champions League."
Barcelona Femeni Extends Their Reign as Women’s Club of the Year
FC Barcelona Femeni secured the Women’s Club of the Year award, continuing their dominance in women’s football. The Catalan team is widely recognized for its combination of skillful play and relentless determination to win. Their season was nearly flawless, triumphing both domestically in Spain and across Europe with a consistent and strong sporting approach.
Club president Joan Laporta accepted the trophy on behalf of the team. In his speech, he emphasized the collective effort behind their success: "Thank you, France Football, for awarding us this prize for best women’s club of the year. It is a great honor to receive this award. I want to thank everyone who is part of Barça’s history. Everyone has worked very hard to achieve success. I’m thinking of the players and the coach, Pere Romeu. Also, our directors, Xavi Puig and Angel Ruidalbas. Thank you for your extraordinary work. I would like to thank the institutions that organize these competitions in which our players can showcase their talent: UEFA, the RFEF, and La Liga."
Looking Ahead: Ambitions and Expectations
The awards ceremony highlighted changing dynamics in football, with both PSG and Barcelona aiming to build lasting legacies. PSG broke the usual Spanish dominance in the men’s category, while Barcelona’s leadership made clear their appetite for continued success remains strong. The Blaugrana have blended young prospects with seasoned stars, crafting a sustainable path forward.
Joan Laporta shared his message for fans: "I want to say a few words to the Barça fans, who are always by our side. This season we want to win La Liga three times in a row, we want to win the Champions League, and this season we will be contenders." The club looks to defend their titles and keep pushing for more trophies.
Upcoming Matches
- Women’s Champions League: Barcelona Femeni vs HBK on 29 Oct 2026 at 22:00
- Ligue 1: PSG vs LEH on 30 Oct 2026 at 20:00
