Pedri Finishes 11th in Ballon d'Or; Former Atlético Madrid Player: Did Those Voters Watch Football with Their Backs Turned Last Season?

The 2025 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony was held at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Ousmane Dembélé claimed the Ballon d'Or, while Barcelona midfield Pedri secured the 11th position in the rankings.

Mario Suárez, a former midfielder of Atlético Madrid, spoke out in defense of Pedri on social media, stating: “Did those who voted for the Ballon d'Or watch football with their backs turned last season?”