Real Madrid may end Ballon d'Or boycott with delegation to London

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Real Madrid may end Ballon d'Or boycott with delegation to London
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Real Madrid is expected to attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, marking a potential end to their two-year absence from the event. A large delegation is planned for the ceremony, where Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, and Marc Cucurella are nominated. Mbappé stands out as a top contender, competing against Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane, who have both won titles this season. If Real Madrid attends, it would signify a shift from their previous boycott, raising questions about their knowledge of the award outcome. The event will take place on Monday.

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  • •Real Madrid's delegation heads to London for Ballon d'Or ceremony
  • •Kylian Mbappé among nominees, favorites include Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal
  • •Real Madrid boycotted the event in 2024 and 2025
  • •Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled for Monday
  • •Mbappé has notable achievements despite lacking trophies this year
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Real Madrid stayed away from the Ballon d’Or ceremony in each of the past two years. This year will likely be different. According to French newspaper ‘L’Équipe’, a large delegation is set to...

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