Real Madrid has made the surprising choice to boycott any celebration around the Ballon d'Or 2025, despite its many named.
Real Madrid has posted an assumed distance, or even open hostility for several months, with regard to the Ballon d'Or. In 2025,
Despite the presence of several of his stars in the appointment liststhe Merengue club has chosen not to relay anything, neither on his social networks nor on Real Madrid TV, as reported COPE. A strategy of silence which confirms the persistent fracture between the White House and the organizers of the prestigious trophy.
The origin of this disagreement dates back to the 2024 edition, marked by a spectacular showdown. Vinicius Jr was then one of the big favorites, but the club learned a few hours before the ceremony that Rodri (Manchester City) would be crowned. Judging this decision unfair, the Madrid management canceled its trip to Paris at the last minute, renouncing any representation on the spot. A boycott that marked a turning point in relations between the two parties.
Since then, Real Madrid seems to have transformed this incident into a driving line. This year, neither Vinicius, nor Jude Bellingham, Nor Kylian Mbappé, all three appointed for the Ballon d'Or, were publicly congratulated. The silence is identical for Thibaut Courtois, in the running for the Yachine trophy, or Dean Huijsen, candidate for the Kopa trophy. A striking contrast with clubs like PSG or FC Barcelona, which have largely highlighted their appointments.
The Cold War with UEFA
Behind this coldness hides a broader conflict: Real's distrust of Real towards a trophy now co -organized by UEFA, an institution with which Florentino Pérez has been at the war open since the Super League affair. “Real Madrid is not going where it is not respected”had summarized a spokesperson for the club.
As for players, only some have broken down, personal: Dean Huijsen, Caroline Weir or Linda Caicedo shared their pride on the networks. But for the club, the Ballon d'Or does not seem to be only a minor meeting.
