Alkass English
Al Duhail Sports Club warmly welcomed French international and Paris Saint-Germain superstar Ousmane Dembélé, the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, during a special ceremony held Friday evening at the club’s headquarters.
Among those receiving the celebrated forward were Al Duhail Vice Chairman Khalifa Khamis Al Sulaiti, General Manager Faisal Ali Al Shuaibi, members of the administrative staff, and first-team players Bassam Al Rawi and Benjamin Bourigeaud.
The highlight of the evening came when Dembélé’s Golden Ball award was presented on the pitch at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium, with the club’s youth players forming a guard of honour in his recognition.
Dembélé addressed the young players with words of encouragement and advice before signing jerseys and posing for photos. The visit concluded with Al Duhail’s management presenting him with a celebratory cake to commemorate the occasion — a memorable moment for both the club and its aspiring talents.