Ballon d'Or winner announced

The 70th edition of the Ballon d'Or, held at London's Palladium on Monday, saw Harry Kane crowned as the winner ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. The prestigious award recognizes the world's best male footballer for the past year.

Organizational problems at the event

The ceremony was marked by organizational issues, including a delay of over 30 minutes at the start of the evening and the erroneous publication of articles about potential winners on the official website. These problems raised concerns about the event's preparation and coordination.

Chaos during departure of stars

The departure of the stars was also chaotic, particularly for Ousmane Dembélé, the former champion who finished seventh this year. Dembélé, who was among the first to try to leave, found his van "unfindable" as it was "blocked in a street in the Soho area."

Dembélé's frustration with the situation

According to the driver of the Parisian, it was "impossible to access the front of the red carpet." This situation seriously annoyed the French international. Dembélé expressed his "dissatisfaction" to the organizers of the Ballon d'Or 2026, and the Paris Saint-Germain security service then tried to find a quick solution.

Dembélé finally leaves after delay

The double winner of the Champions League was finally able to leave 40 minutes after the announcement of his successor. The incident highlights the logistical challenges faced by high-profile events and the importance of smooth coordination for celebrity departures.