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Moroccan star insists he deserves 2025 award more than any forward

Hakimi Sparks PSG Tensions with Bold Ballon d’Or Claim

Paris Saint Germain are facing fresh internal tension after Achraf Hakimi made bold statement claiming he's more deserving of the 2025 Ballon d’or than any striker.

A star studded shortlist

PSG dominated the nominees list with 9 player:

The club's also up for Best Team while Luis Enrique's in contention for Best Coach & Donnarumma for the Yashin Trophy.

Hakimi vs Dembele

Hakimi’s remarks to Canal+ clashed with club president Nasser Al Khelaifi’s open support for Dembele as his preferred Ballon d’or winner. According to L’Equipe, PSG officials even tried to cut Hakimi’s comments from the interview to avoid controversy but the defender refused.

This's raised fears of split in the dressing room with multiple stars chasing football’s most prestigious individual honour.

However Dembele’s camp has remained calm insisting he's focused on the season & respectful of teammates opinions.