00:00The Ballon d'Or has gradually lost some of its luster in recent years.
00:05Once seen as the definitive measure of football in greatness, it now often reveals skewed toward team success,
00:13continental prestige and narratives rather than purely individual brilliance.
00:18This year's edition was no exception and for fans of Liverpool and Chelsea, it delivered both pride and frustration.
00:24Mohamed Salah's 2024-25 season was nothing short of extraordinary.
00:30The Liverpool forward contributed a combined 57 goals and assists, guiding the Reds to the Premier League title.
00:37He also collected the Golden Boot, Premier League Player of the Season, FWA Footballer of the Year and Playmaker Awards.
00:44Yet in a stunning snub, he finished fourth in the Ballon d'Or rankings, failing to break into the top three.
00:50Ousmane Dembele of PSG, whose gold contributions were lower, lifted the trophy after winning a Champions League Ligue 1 and French Cup treble.
01:01Liverpool responded with grace, posting a carousel of Salah's season highlights on Instagram,
01:07captioned a season to saviour from Salah, underlining the Egyptians' brilliance remains undeniable.
01:14Chelsea's Cole Palmer also made headlines, despite not featuring in the Champions League.
01:19The 23-year-old finished eighth, becoming the first player since Neymar in 2011 to crack the top ten without European elite competition.
01:29Palmer was instrumental in Chelsea's Conference League triumph and the Club World Cup,
01:35providing goals and assists in finals and finishing the season strongly.
01:39Its performances signal immense potential, provided Chelsea can build a squad capable of supporting him consistently.
01:46For Liverpool and Salah, the challenge is clear, proved that individual brilliance cannot be overshadowed.
01:54For Chelsea and Palmer, it is a reminder that talent, opportunity and momentum can still carve a place among football's elite.
02:03This year's Ballon d'Or may have raised eyebrows, but the stories of both players ensure the conversation
02:09and their legacies remain firmly alive.
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