Real Madrid informs Ballon d'Or organizers of boycott

Real Madrid has officially informed the organizers of the Ballon d'Or ceremony that it will not be participating in the ceremony, which will be held on Monday evening, September 22, in Paris, according to The Athletic. Club president Florentino Pérez personally informed the organizers of the decision, the report said . The club will boycott the ceremony completely, with none of its players or coaching staff attending. This comes amid ongoing disagreements between the club and the Ballon d'Or organizers over what Real Madrid considers unfair treatment of its players . The decision also includes nominees for the award, such as Fede Valverde, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappé, who will not be attending the ceremony. This is not the first time Pérez has criticized the voting methods and presentation of the award, making the boycott a clear message of protest from one of the world's most prominent clubs. Real Madrid was furious when Vinicius Junior failed to win the award last year, which went to Manchester City's Rodri.