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Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or boycott ushers in the age of the super-sulk

In today’s Football Daily: Ballon d’Or! Ballon d’Or? Ballon d’Or?!?!!

The Guardian - UK

Spanish Press Slam 'Masquerade' Of Real's Ballon D'Or Boycott

Spanish media said Tuesday that Real Madrid had cheapened themselves by boycotting the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with even the normally loyal Marca weighing in while Spain's national coach admitted it was "not good for football".

International Business Times

Man City: Pep Guardiola sends message to Real Madrid after Ballon d'Or boycott

Los Blancos did not attend gala in Paris after Rodri beat Vinicius Junior to ultimate award

Evening Standard

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Rodri and Bonmati win Ballon d'Or as Madrid snub Paris gala

Spain effectively annexed the 68th Ballon d'Or awards ceremony on Monday night garnering a clutch of the main prizes as well as providing the controversy in the run-up to the gala at the Theatre de Chatelet in central Paris.

Radio France Internationale

Ballon d'Or 2024: Men's rankings in full as Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham beaten by Rodri

Jude Bellingham had best Ballon d’Or result for an Englishman in 19 years

Evening Standard

Ballon d'Or 2024: Vinicius Junior breaks silence with vow after finishing second behind Rodri

Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony after learning Vinicius would not win

Evening Standard

Rodri and Bonmatí scoop Ballons d’Or as Real Madrid boycott big awards night

Manchester City midfielder earns men’s top honour but Madrid cancel appearance after hearing hot favouite Viníciús Júnior wansn’t going to win

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Rodri Wins Men's Ballon D'Or As Real Madrid Boycott

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri was awarded the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title and Euro 2024, but Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony.

International Business Times

Vinicius Junior deserved to win the Ballon d’Or - his problem was that so did Rodri

The Manchester City man picked up the award while Real Madrid were a no-show as a club

The Independent UK

Rodri wins 2024 Ballon d'Or as Real Madrid boycott over Vinicius Junior snub

First Premier League winner of Ballon d’Or since 2008

Evening Standard

Ballon d’Or 2024 LIVE! Results and reaction as Rodri wins and Real Madrid boycott after Vinicius Jr snub

Manchester City star scoops prestigious prize amid high drama as Los Blancos fume over result

Evening Standard

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Vinicius Jr claims ‘they’re not ready’ as Rodri crowned amid Real Madrid boycott

The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner was revealed tonight with Rodri succeeding Lionel Messi

The Independent UK

Vinicius Favourite For Ballon D'Or In Post-Messi/Ronaldo Era

The elite of world football will gather in Paris on Monday for the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior the leading candidate for the men's award and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati the hot favourite to win her second-successive crown.

International Business Times

Vinicius Junior offers ‘support’ response to Lamine Yamal after racist abuse in El Clasico

LaLiga have opened an investigation into the racist chanting

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The Independent UK

Vinicius Junior offers support to Barcelona players after alleged racist abuse

Videos on social media appear to show Lamine Yamal being subjected to taunts by a section of Real Madrid supporters.

International Business Times

Mbappe And Real Madrid Shaken By Clasico Thrashing

Despite Barcelona's rapid revival under Hansi Flick, Real Madrid were confident heading into Saturday's La Liga Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Independent UK

Barcelona thrash Real Madrid in El Clasico thanks to Hansi Flick masterstroke

Robert Lewandowski hit a double in a 4-0 win at the Bernabeu

Evening Standard

Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona: Robert Lewandowski at the double as Barca run riot in El Clasico rout

Lamine Yamal and Raphinha also on target at the Bernabeu as Barca go six points clear at LaLiga summit on a night to forget for Kylian Mbappe

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The Guardian - UK

Robert Lewandowski’s double sparks Barcelona’s clásico rout of Real Madrid

Veteran striker and Lamine Yamal were among scorers as Barcelona thrashed rivals 4-0 to move six points clear at top of La Liga

International Business Times

Lewandowski Double As Barca Shred Madrid In La Liga Clasico

Robert Lewandowski struck twice in three minutes as Barcelona crushed rivals Real Madrid 4-0 on Saturday, inflicting the Spanish champions' first La Liga defeat in over a year.

The Guardian - UK

Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona: La Liga – as it happened

Barcelona humiliated Real Madrid on their own turf with a relentless second-half display. Scott Murray was watching

Evening Standard

Real Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE! El Clasico result, match stream, latest updates and reaction today

Barca extend lead over Real to six points at top of LaLiga

The Guardian - UK

Real Madrid and Barcelona meet in a ‘spectacular’ clásico like those of old

Hansi Flick’s reinvented league leaders head to Spanish capital as equals after re-emerging from Real’s shadow

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Real Madrid and Barcelona have had a fierce and heated rivalry for over a century

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