Kopa 2025 trophy: Cristiano Ronaldo did not wish to vote

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By: Manu Tournoux

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Cristiano Ronaldo did not participate in the vote for the Kopa 2025 trophy, reserved for the best player under the age of 21 at July 31, 2025. The teamthe former five -time Portuguese Ballon d'Or, just like Michel Platini or Kevin Keegan, is among the absent from this edition. Usually, it is the previous winners of the Ballon d'Or who designate the future winner, attributing 5, 3 and 1 respectively to their three choices in order of merit.

The Kopa trophy was created to reward young international talents and follows a specific voting system. In the event of equality, the number of quotes in first place, then in the second, departing the candidates. Among the previous winners, we find Kylian Mbappé (2018, Paris-SG), Matthijs de Ligt (2019, Ajax/Juventus), Pedri (2021, FC Barcelona), Gavi (2022, FC Barcelona), Jude Bellingham (2023, Borussia Dortmund) and Lamine Yamal (2024 and 2025, Barcelona).

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.