Real Madrid end Ballon d’Or boycott as delegation prepares for London ceremony

Real Madrid end Ballon d’Or boycott as delegation prepares for London ceremony Real Madrid have decided to end their boycott of the Ballon d’Or ceremony, with a club delegation set to attend Monday’s awards in London after missing the previous two editions.  According to L’Equipe , representatives from the Spanish giants will be present at this year’s event on October 26, marking a change in the club’s approach following their absences in 2024 and 2025. As per the outlet, several Real Madrid players are expected to attend the ceremony, with Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. among the club’s nominees for the men’s Ballon d’Or.  The decision brings an end to two consecutive years of Real Madrid’s absence from football’s most prestigious individual awards night and places the club back in the spotlight as the latest winners are announced. Real Madrid set to return after two Ballon d’Or absences Real Madrid will attend the Ballon d’Or ceremony. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Real Madrid’s decision is a significant change after the club boycotted or snubbed the previous two ceremonies .  Their absence from those events had made the relationship between the Spanish giants and the Ballon d’Or organisers a talking point around the awards. This time, however, a delegation is expected to travel to London, with several players also preparing to attend.  The return will put Real Madrid’s nominees among the leading names at the ceremony and renew attention on the club’s representation at the event. The report from L’Equipe indicates that the boycott is over, although the precise composition of the delegation has not been detailed in the supplied information.  Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham among Madrid nominees Several Real Madrid players will attend the Ballon d’Or ceremony. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Real Madrid have four players nominated for the men’s Ballon d’Or, according to the report: Mbappe, Bellingham, Vinicius and Marc Cucurella.  Mbappe arrives after scoring in Real Madrid’s 4-1 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig on Wednesday.  Vinicius and Bellingham are also among the high-profile names associated with Real Madrid’s individual-award hopes, making the club’s return to the ceremony especially noteworthy. The ceremony will also feature Madrid representation across other categories, as Thibaut Courtois is listed as a nominee for Goalkeeper of the Season, while Yan Diomande and Felicia Schroder are named in the young talent categories across genders.