On September 22, 2025, stakeholders from the footballing world gathered at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, for the 69th edition of the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
On September 22, 2025, stakeholders from the footballing world gathered at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, for the 69th edition of the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
Adekunle Gold is ready for the Ballon D’or 💛🏆 pic.twitter.com/0LzK3mk38T
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) September 22, 2025
Among the dignitaries present at the event is Nigerian music star Adekule Gold, who posed for pictures on the red carpet.
Dressed elegantly in a black tuxedo, the Afrobeats star will be enjoying one of the biggest nights in global football as the game’s superstars compete for the top prize.
The 2025 Ballon d’Or award is expected to be a keenly contested one between Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal.
Virgil Van Dijk enjoys the rare privilege of meeting Adekunle Gold at the Ballon D’or 🥹 pic.twitter.com/zaB3IFQNxK
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On the red carpet, Adekunle Gold was recorded exchanging pleasantries with Ballon d’Or nominee Van Dijk, who is the captain of Liverpool FC and the Dutch national team.