Real Madrid will once again be absent from the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on Monday, repeating its stance from last year. The club remains at odds with the organizers over what it views as an injustice to Brazilian star Vinicius Jr.
The tension dates back to 2024, when Madrid pulled out at the last minute after learning Vinicius would not win the top prize despite being the favorite. Manchester City midfielder Rodri ultimately claimed the trophy, and the rift between the club and the award’s organizers has not healed.
Why Mbappé, Bellingham and Vinicius are snubbing the Ballon d’Or
While Real Madrid will not be represented institutionally, nominated players are free to attend if they wish. The men’s nominees, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius, are expected to skip the event because of an upcoming league match against Levante.
Scottish midfielder Caroline Weir, a finalist on the women’s side, may attend, though no confirmation has been given.
Real Madrid’s 2025 Ballon d’Or nominees
Despite the boycott, Madrid boasts an impressive seven individual nominees. Along with Mbappé, Bellingham, Vinicius and Weir, defender Dean Huijsen is up for the Kopa Trophy for best young player, Linda Caicedo is nominated for the women’s Kopa, and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is a finalist for the Yashin Trophy honoring the world’s top goalkeeper.
Standoff with UEFA and L’Équipe
The Ballon d’Or is organized by France’s L’Équipe in partnership with UEFA, and Real Madrid believes Vinicius was treated unfairly in last year’s voting.
“The Ballon d’Or and UEFA do not respect Real Madrid, and Real Madrid will not go where it is not respected,” club executives said after the 2024 snub.
Organizers called the stance “incomprehensible,” but the club remains unmoved, saying neither UEFA nor the award committee has made any effort to make amends.
Madrid, which maintains a closer relationship with FIFA than UEFA, a fact highlighted during last year’s Club World Cup, sees no reason to appear in Paris. Club president Florentino Pérez and institutional relations director Emilio Butragueño will stay in Madrid, and the boycott remains in effect with no end in sight.
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Barcelona fans don Dey talk rubbish
Wuwbcnopuy
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riyal madriid
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Wuwbcnopuy
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riyal madriid
RipRoz
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Whoever wins the Balon d'or will be a worthy winner, unlike those cry girls boycotting the event.
Gabisco3
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Who cares about then since it will come off without their abscess who cares.
/MADRIDISTA
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UEFA champions league too , 15 robbery, Madrid should be ashamed of themselves,they should apologise to the world of football
😂😂😂😂
Suarezzy
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it losing it reputation because Madrid didn't win it but UEFA champions League has not lost it reputation despite all the robbery Madrid has been doing to win it , shame on Madrid
Suarezzy
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Ballon dor has lost its credibility. Don’t be surprised if Yamal wins it over Dembele, Vitinha, Raphinha etc
UEFA champions league too , 15 robbery, Madrid should be ashamed of themselves,they should apologise to the world of football
Suarezzy
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Also don't be surprised if MESSI wins it. You don't know FIFA????
uefa 15 robbery and you are not ashamed
Deli85
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See this fans of a small team 😂 Your small club can’t lace Real Madrid boot😂
Catch feeling bro🤣🤣😂
Deli85
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See this fans of a small team 😂 Your small club can’t lace Real Madrid boot😂
Pain has entered 🤣🤣😂
GaddafiJamal
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why are you worried about Madrid is like you all cannot breath without Madrid, you hate them so much yet you are seen on all of their news. shameless plastic fans of small clubs in Europe who are crazy about ballon d'or
You Don’t Understand The Word "Hate", Go & Sit Somewhere 🙄🤣
GaddafiJamal
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Promise Real Madrid a free PENALTY for their upcoming game, and they will surely attend the program. Immature team🤣🤣
LMAO 🤣🤣❤️
Richard0010
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Honestly the only players who can compete with Dembele is Raphinha and Vitinha. Raphinha was Barcelona best player in every competition but i don’t know where Yamal came from to overtake him
Yamal is winning check IG it has been leak out
/MADRIDISTA
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Promise Real Madrid a free PENALTY for their upcoming game, and they will surely attend the program. Immature team🤣🤣
See this fans of a small team 😂 Your small club can’t lace Real Madrid boot😂
/MADRIDISTA
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I'm so so happy they're boycotting it again[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] come or boycott it... it's coming to catalunya!!!!!
Coming to where?😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
IkennaKalu
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they should never attend, rubbish
why are you worried about Madrid is like you all cannot breath without Madrid, you hate them so much yet you are seen on all of their news. shameless plastic fans of small clubs in Europe who are crazy about ballon d'or
Gazso
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They all hate Real Madrid 😪 because it's the only team that has most UCL in the world 🌎 🙄
mishaelmaik
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I'm so so happy they're boycotting it again[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] come or boycott it... it's coming to catalunya!!!!!
Deli85
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Promise Real Madrid a free PENALTY for their upcoming game, and they will surely attend the program. Immature team🤣🤣
Lekbenopsu
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As a avid Real Madrid Fan , I will personally not watch the Ballon d'or on my TV..I have banned my kids from watching it too..JUSTICE4VINI
joantevez19633
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lol🤣
weumnrtuyz
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DEFINITLY VJ-7 WAS ROB JUST LIKE XAVÍ, TIENRY HENRY, ARJEN ROBBEN, DIDIER DROGBA , UEFA AND FIFA BOTH THEY HAS TO SET THINGS OUT
joantevez19633
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they should never attend, rubbish
LEAMZZI
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No wonder why Barcelona and other La Liga team has complain about Madrid, they're just like the smallest kid in the family, no sweets no work, misbehave. Ugh just ask for a Penalty and attend the program.
Zeediklpyz
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I wonder why you guys behave as if u don't know what the problem is . they must confess that what they did was wrong then Madrid can attend next one don't forget Madrid alone have got 50 representatives for each year's Ballon d'or award ceremony as the greatest club in the world Halla Madrid
Hahaha 😂 brainwashed people. Who cares if they attend or not lol you’re funny is a party where woman and men dance. Hahaha 😂 the whole of Madrid collapse today football is continuing and nothing can stop it.
dakclmopr
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I thought you people said it has lost its credibility, why then are you still interested in who wins or not
Zeediklpyz
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It’s none of our business. If you like come if you like don’t come in fact your presence there doesn’t give UEFA money lol 😂
cubabcilst
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Imagine if a Madrid players wins it years to come and no club in goes, only Madrid that would be something.
cualmouyz
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The Ballon d’Or and UEFA do not respect Real Madrid, and Real Madrid will not go where it is not respected,”
fauzishma
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Madrid snubbed Ballon D'or last season but this season Vini nowhere to be seen i don't know if he's still playing football
Wocbimpt
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I wonder why you guys behave as if u don't know what the problem is . they must confess that what they did was wrong then Madrid can attend next one don't forget Madrid alone have got 50 representatives for each year's Ballon d'or award ceremony as the greatest club in the world Halla Madrid
wopbdkmort
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They will only attend if their player is the winner, always wants to get things their way
Badly bias fan
fauzishma
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Also don't be surprised if MESSI wins it. You don't know FIFA????
I think Messi fucked your sister every time Messi Messi 🤣🤣🤣🤣
/MADRIDISTA
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Dembele will won it. He deserve it.
Honestly the only players who can compete with Dembele is Raphinha and Vitinha. Raphinha was Barcelona best player in every competition but i don’t know where Yamal came from to overtake him
Sisabenrtu
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Also don't be surprised if MESSI wins it. You don't know FIFA????
Richard0010
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Ballon dor has lost its credibility. Don’t be surprised if Yamal wins it over Dembele, Vitinha, Raphinha etc
Dembele will won it. He deserve it.
/MADRIDISTA
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Idiots keep your mouth do you think Ballon d'or belong to real Madrid.
Did you see mentioning any Real Madrid players there? You psycho
vazabdenpt
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They will only attend if their player is the winner, always wants to get things their way
Secabclsu
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Ballon dor has lost its credibility. Don’t be surprised if Yamal wins it over Dembele, Vitinha, Raphinha etc
Idiots keep your mouth do you think Ballon d'or belong to real Madrid.
/MADRIDISTA
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Ballon dor has lost its credibility. Don’t be surprised if Yamal wins it over Dembele, Vitinha, Raphinha etc
Seodknosy
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the organizers u better correct ur mistakes b4 it is too late.