Real Madrid May Skip Ballon d’Or Ceremony Amid Tensions with Organizers

Last year, the Real Madrid team opted not to travel to Paris for the Ballon d’Or ceremony after learning that the top award wouldn’t go to Madrid. Organizers attempted to resolve the issue, but their efforts fell flat.

Details: According to Marca, France Football has been working to improve relations with Real Madrid over the past few months. A delegation from France Football visited Madrid, but the talks did not lead to any agreements. They aimed to find common ground before the ceremony set for September 22.

At Real Madrid, there remains uncertainty about the events of last year, especially concerning the point calculation changes and the criteria used. UEFA’s role in the organization—shifting their traditional awards from the Champions League draw—has not helped improve relations, which are currently quite strained.

Reminder: This season, Real Madrid has even fewer chances of winning the Ballon d’Or, as only Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior are nominated for the award.