Real Madrid Set to 'Boycott' Ballon d'Or Ceremony, Citing Lack of Respect

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This year, the Ballon d'Or organisers have introduced a new twist by keeping the winner's identity a closely guarded secret until the final announcement, in order to prevent any leaks to the press.

In previous years, the winner was revealed a few days before the award ceremony.

All the nominees were invited to the ceremony in Paris this evening.

The absence of the Real players and the club's declaration suggest that neither Vinicius, Carvajal nor Jude Bellingham, the architects of the club's European triumph, will win the trophy.

That could leave the way clear for Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Rodri, who won Euro 2024 and was named the tournament's best player by UEFA.

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The Ballon d'Or is awarded by a jury of journalists representing the top 100 nations in the FIFA rankings.

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