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Pogba Stunned as IShowSpeed Names Maguire Among Ballon d'Or Contenders
21 Jul
Summary
- IShowSpeed named Maguire, Yamal, and Dembele as his Ballon d'Or picks
- Yamal and Dembele had successful 2024-25 seasons, winning titles
- Maguire's inclusion surprised Pogba, as United had a poor season

During a recent interview, former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was left stunned when popular YouTuber IShowSpeed named his ex-teammate Harry Maguire as one of his top three contenders for the 2025 Ballon d'Or. Maguire's inclusion came as a surprise, as Manchester United had a dismal 2024-25 season, finishing 15th in the Premier League and losing the Europa League final.
In contrast, Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele, the other two players named by IShowSpeed, enjoyed tremendous success last season. Yamal, an 18-year-old Barcelona prodigy, won the LaLiga title, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de Espana, while also contributing 18 goals and 25 assists. Dembele, on the other hand, played a crucial role in Paris Saint-Germain's historic treble, including the coveted Champions League trophy. The Frenchman scored 35 goals and provided 16 assists across all competitions.
Pogba's visible shock at Maguire's inclusion among the Ballon d'Or contenders highlights the stark contrast between the performances of the three players. While Yamal and Dembele were instrumental in their teams' triumphs, Maguire's poor form and United's struggles make his nomination seem highly unlikely.