According to L'Équipe, Real Madrid publicly boycotted the Ballon d'Or awards ceremonies in 2023 and 2024. This year, that situation is highly likely to change.
Two years ago, Real Madrid's sudden decision to boycott the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony, absenting themselves from the Paris event, sparked considerable controversy. This occurred against the backdrop of leaked news that the most prestigious individual award in football would go to Rodri, who was then playing for Man City, rather than Vinícius Júnior.
At the time, sources within the club stated: "It's clear that the Ballon d'Or does not respect Real Madrid. Real Madrid will not attend events where it is not respected." This statement quickly spread and generated extensive media coverage.
Last year, Real Madrid was also largely absent from the awards gala. On one hand, the relationship between club president Florentino Pérez and the organizers of France Football remained strained, with meetings between the two sides failing to achieve reconciliation. On the other hand, they had no realistic chance of winning an award at that time.
This year the situation is different: Mbappé is now considered one of the strongest candidates for the Ballon d'Or, with other favorites including Harry Kane (Bayern) and Lamine Yamal (Barcelona). According to L'Équipe, Real Madrid's plan is for several nominated players to travel to London on Monday — the day after the Clásico against Barcelona — where this year's Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held.
In addition, Real Madrid may also receive other awards: Courtois is nominated for Goalkeeper of the Year, and Aurélien Tchouaméni is a candidate for Best Young Player. In women's football, new signing Sohm is also expected to contend for the Best Young Player of the Year award.
It remains unclear whether this trip signals a change in their attitude towards the organizers, or whether it is primarily motivated by their own hopes of winning awards, especially with Mbappé.
Zonbdosyz
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useless Perez he thinks Madrid hold football world from la liga referree dispute to champions and balon d or creating chaos everywhere ,they have known their dirty tricks,, pressuring administration to win ,,those days have gone ,,,
please guy if you are not comfortable with Real Madrid decision go to court
Dokbdikns
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Tankyu good
namekprz
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useless Perez he thinks Madrid hold football world from la liga referree dispute to champions and balon d or creating chaos everywhere ,they have known their dirty tricks,, pressuring administration to win ,,those days have gone ,,,
podinptuyz
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Attending the function only when you hope to win is just classless. Let me hope that it's not the reason why this great football club is going to attend
lugiano
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after the classico Mbappe will confirmly remain @3rd position & Yamal 1st
ribelmops
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Madrid today news
roualnuy
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we madid stars wish u the best
nehbdlrtuz
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is it ballon d" goals
kedbcelmnr
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amam
RealManSupport1
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RealManSupport1
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mbappe deserve Balloon D'or than any other
Yaabkmpsz
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The award is between Kane and Lamine Mbappe will be there as a spectator.
Yaabkmpsz
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If Mbappe is not winning the award, R.Madrid will definitely boycott the ceremony like they did last time
Fauzsmail
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if Mbappe will not win what will happen
dougiefresh
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It's already CONFIRMED Kane is the WINNER so Real Madrid you can go ahead and boycott or CLAP for Mbappe 2nd place
Kecbinoryz
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ringil ne dkm
/MADRIDISTA
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He will never win it
Okay
Widbiltz
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Perez has poisoned Real Madrid. Very stupid Eduardo Rodriguez Perez
weshalllll
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just to boycott after winner is announced 😂
omnibhoskobbygidson5
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If Madrid is attending, this should tell you the obvious winner
Zemcklmnos
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Okay
bin77
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In my opinion, Real Madrid shouldn't go. even if A player from Real Madrid wins it, it should carry by someone to go and deliver it at Madrid. MADRID is the biggest club in the world
yeeceprtz
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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Cry club
Atomic2007
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He will never win it