What is the Yashin Trophy? Goalkeeper prize at Ballon d'Or awards and controversy around lack of women's gong

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What is the Yashin Trophy? Goalkeeper prize at Ballon d'Or awards and controversy around lack of women's gong

After the 2024 Ballon d'Or opened a new historical chapter with the iconic Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi not among the nominees for the main award for the first time in 21 years, the 2025 race brought forth new stars onto the stage.

Rodri's shock 2024 win paved the way for Ousmane Dembele to secure the 2025 trophy in the first year he was ever nominated for the award.

While the focus at the annual gala is largely concentrated on the stars in the running for the famous trophy at the showpiece event in Paris, there are many other individuals recognised.

The Ballon d'Or winner for both men and women is announced alongside other sister awards by Fr