2005 Ballon d’Or winner is tipped to present the trophy exactly 20 years after his own triumph.

The football world is fixed on Paris as the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony unfolds this Monday, September 22, at the Théâtre du Châtelet where a familiar legend may return to the spotlight.

CBI News reports that from Spanish outlets COPE and Mundo Deportivo suggest that Ronaldinho, the Brazilian icon who won the award in 2005, is expected to present the trophy exactly 20 years after his own triumph.

While organisers have yet to confirm his role, the prospect of Ronaldinho handing the prize to a new generation has electrified fans, especially with two nominees from his former clubs Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain leading the race.

On one side stands Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s 18-year-old prodigy whose breakout season delivered a historic treble La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa.

Yamal’s dazzling year featured 18 goals, 21 assists, a European Championship victory with Spain, and records as both the youngest El Clásico scorer and the youngest player to reach 100 appearances for Barça.

Opposing him is Ousmane Dembélé, the driving force behind PSG’s own treble of Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and their first UEFA Champions League title.

Dembélé scored 32 goals and provided eight assists, anchoring key matches and earning praise from football greats.

Ronaldinho himself has lauded the French winger: “He has a bit of Brazilian style, he dribbles, creates, and surprises you.”

PSG sporting director Luis Campos was even more emphatic: “If his name was Messi or Ronaldo, this wouldn’t even be a debate.”

CBI News understands that with Dembélé offering unmatched numbers and experience, and Yamal representing youthful brilliance and football’s future, the 2025 Ballon d’Or remains too close to call.