• Ousmane Dembele wins the Ballon d'Or, becoming the sixth Frenchman to do so.
• Dembele scored 35 goals and provided 14 assists for PSG in a historic treble-winning season.
• Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati wins the women's Ballon d'Or for the third consecutive year.
• Dembele received the award at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, attended by several PSG teammates.
• Dembele praised the collective effort of his team, downplaying his individual achievement.

Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has won the prestigious Ballon d'Or, awarded for the best player in the world, following an outstanding season where he helped his club secure a historic treble, including their first Champions League title. The 28-year-old French forward scored an impressive 35 goals and recorded 14 assists in 53 matches, highlighting his exceptional performance throughout the year, according to BBC and Reuters.

Dembele's achievement comes as he edged out Barcelona's Lamine Yamal for the award, with his transformation into a scoring forward being pivotal after the departure of Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid. Former PSG manager Luis Enrique played a significant role in reshaping Dembele's approach, pushing him to take more scoring opportunities which resulted in a prolific season, according to BBC and Al Jazeera.

During the award ceremony held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, a visibly emotional Dembele thanked his family and teammates, acknowledging that this individual trophy was a collective effort. "It was an incredible season with PSG," he said, highlighting his commitment to the team’s success, as reported by Africa News and TRT Global.

In addition to Dembele's victory, Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati won the women's Ballon d'Or for the third consecutive time, underlining her consistent performance and contributions to her club and country, as noted by Dawn and Al Jazeera. Bonmati's success follows her recognition in the recent Euros, adding another accolade to her illustrious career.

Dembele's journey has not only highlighted his talent but also reflects the challenges he has overcome, including injuries and a transformation into a more driven player under Enrique’s guidance. His success this year positions him among some of the elite in football, marking a grand return to form and recognition after a tumultuous career phase, according to BBC and TRT Global.