Last year, Real Madrid was furious at France Football's decision not to award the Ballon d'Or 2024 to Vinicius Junior.
In Valdebebas, the victory of the Brazilian winger was considered to be acquired, and the announcement of Rodri Hernandez's victory aroused great anger.
Consequently, the president of Real Madrid, Florentino Perez, particularly unhappy with this decision, decided that no member of the club would attend the ceremony, including the coach of the time, Carlo Ancelotti, who could not receive the coach of the year he had won.
And before this year's ceremony, which will take place on September 22, the situation should remain unchanged. According to Marca, the tensions between Real Madrid and France Football remain topical, following meetings between the two entities.
According to Marca, the tensions between Real Madrid and France Football are topical
A France Football delegation recently went to the Spanish capital to discuss with Real Madrid of its presence at the 2025 award ceremony. However, according to the press, negotiations did not go well. Therefore, it is to be expected that there will be no representative of Real Madrid in Paris later this month.
Which Real Madrid players have been nominated?
Last month, France Football announced its list of 30 nominees for the Ballon d'Or 2025, including three players from Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior. All three finished among the first six in the 2024 trophy, but this time, only Mbappé should be among the finalists, given the 2024-25 disappointing Merengues season, who have won no major title.
It remains to be seen if Real Madrid will be represented at the Golden Ball ceremony, but for the moment, it seems very improbable that this is the case.
