A year has passed, but Real Madrid has tenacious bitterness. On October 28, the Ballon d'Or was awarded to the Manchester City player Rodri. An aberration for the Madrid club, which had greatly spread for a coronation of Vinícius Júnior. Understanding that the Brazilian international would not leave the Châtelet Theater with the Holy Grail, Real had thus boycotted the competition. Neither the players, nor the coach of the time Carlo Ancelotti – who won the trophy for the best coach – or even a representative of the Iberian club had made the trip to Paris.
Eleven months later, the situation has not completely changed. After a 2024/2025 season without a major trophy won, Real Madrid should not expect to win the slightest award on September 22. Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham, the only nominated on the Madrilene side, do not leave favorites to win the Ballon d'Or this year. Despite this, the presence of Real Madrid is hoped for after his withdrawal last year. France Football tried to reconnect with the White House. But a priori, it still doesn't go.
Real Madrid will not go to the Ballon d'Or
According to the Spanish daily Marcameetings between Real and the organizers of the Ballon d'Or have not succeeded. The Merengue club does not understand what happened during the previous edition. In addition, the presence of UEFA, affiliated with this ceremony since last year and in conflict with Real Madrid following the creation of the Superleague, is not a factor that promotes an agreement either.
Unless there is a turnaround, no player or representative of the Spanish club should therefore make the trip to the French capital, in 13 days. One way to show that last year's damage has still not been forgiven and that Real Madrid, also known for its large number of players who won the Ballon d'Or (Di Stefano, Kopa, Figo, Ronaldo, Cannavaro, Cristiano, Modrić and Benzema), decided to turn the page with the most important of the individual trophies.
