Adekunle Gold turned heads at the Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony in Paris as music and football merged on one stage – www.isagoal.com reports.
The star singer, dressed in a sharp tuxedo, shared warm moments with Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk before the awards officially kicked off.
Reports noted that the Paris event once again mixed global football icons with Nigerian artistry in a dazzling fashion.
AG Baby didn’t just pose for cameras; he also shared a friendly chat with Maria Guardiola, daughter of Manchester City’s legendary coach, Pep Guardiola.
Footballers worldwide continue to vibe to Afrobeats, and Adekunle Gold’s songs remain favorites inside dressing rooms across Europe.
Van Dijk himself has publicly shown love for Nigerian stars, previously spotted enjoying music from Burna Boy, Fireboy DML, and Asake.
The night also had a Nigerian sporting presence, as Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie finished fourth in the Women’s Yacine Trophy rankings.
Coach Justine Madugu fell short in the Coach of the Year race, losing to England boss Sarina Wiegman.
Adekunle Gold’s Paris appearance adds to his growing football ties, after being spotted with Victor Osimhen and Patrice Evra in Turkiye.
Just weeks earlier, he celebrated his new single Bobo at the Empire State Building, ahead of releasing his sixth studio album, Fuji.
