The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony is upon us, and there’s a distinct sense of intrigue surrounding the men’s award.
There was a mini-stunner last year, as Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri pipped the favored Vinícius Júnior to the post. So outraged, Real Madrid opted to boycott the ceremony in protest, and a decision supposedly hasn’t been made as to whether any of their representatives will attend this year.
