Dembele’s Crown, Bonmatí’s Streak, and Vinícius’s Storm: Soccer Over There, 9.22
Update: 2025-09-23
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The Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris headlines tonight’s Soccer Over There. Ousmane Dembélé completes his incredible rise to the pinnacle of the game, joining legends as the 10th man in history to win the Ballon d’Or, the World Cup, and the Champions League. Aitana Bonmatí claims her third consecutive Ballon d’Or, though some wonder if it was time for someone else to step in. We break down the awards, PSG’s dominance, and a few awkward moments along the way.
Elsewhere, Vinícius Jr. finds himself in the middle of drama at Real Madrid, PSG stumble at Marseille, and Arsenal test Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City with the most possession any of his teams have ever conceded. We also dive into the growing role of “finishers” in football, what it means psychologically and tactically, and why it matters in the era of five substitutions.
Plus: rumors swirling around Sergio Busquets, Picks of the Week, and plenty more from around the world!.
Elsewhere, Vinícius Jr. finds himself in the middle of drama at Real Madrid, PSG stumble at Marseille, and Arsenal test Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City with the most possession any of his teams have ever conceded. We also dive into the growing role of “finishers” in football, what it means psychologically and tactically, and why it matters in the era of five substitutions.
Plus: rumors swirling around Sergio Busquets, Picks of the Week, and plenty more from around the world!.
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