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Where does Mohamed Salah's UEFA Champions League exit leave his Ballon d'Or hopes? Is Ousmane Dembele a contender?

Could Ousmane Dembele be in line for the 69th edition of the Ballon d'Or with Mohamed Salah's Liverpool dumped out of the UEFA Champions League? TNT Sports expert Joe Cole thinks Dembele could in the running if he leads Paris Saint-Germain to European glory. Dembele scored his 21st goal of 2025 to knock Liverpool out in the last 16. Lamine Yamal also impressed in Barcelona's win over Benfica.
Mohamed Salah is a strong contender for the 2025 Ballon d'Or award following a stunning season, but have his chances been hurt by Liverpool's UEFA Champions League exit?
The Egyptian has racked up an astonishing 54 goal contributions this season, but saw his hopes of European glory ended as Liverpool were dumped out of the Champions League in the last 16 by Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.
The Reds' European exit could pave the way for other Ballon d'Or challengers to further their claims.