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Real Madrid shake up their stance on the Ballon d’Or ceremony

Real Madrid is ready to bring their Ballon d'Or boycott to an end, attending the ceremony for the first time in two years…

By Maximus Polek · The Real Champs

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:55 PM

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Real Madrid will end their two-year boycott and attend the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London.
Club representatives and nominated players are expected to be present at Monday's event, according to L'Equipe.
Real Madrid's boycott began in 2024 after Rodri won the award over Vinicius Junior.

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Real Madrid representatives and players will reportedly attend the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, ending the club's two-year boycott of the event. According to L'Equipe, the Spanish giants are set to return to the gala on Monday with club officials and several nominated players expected to be in attendance.

Los Blancos began boycotting the ceremony in 2024 after Rodri won the award over Vinicius Junior. Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Marc Cucurella are nominated for the award, with Mbappe considered among the frontrunners alongside Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal.

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